Big Apple, Bigger Price Tags
America’s largest metropolitan area, New York City, saw overall grocery inflation rise by 3.3%, but the increases varied widely across categories. Prices for eggs, meat, poultry, and fish surged by 8.9%, while fruit and vegetable prices dropped by 1.3%. This uneven trend forces shoppers to make tough decisions as they try to maintain balanced diets while managing high living costs. In short, New Yorkers might find some relief in the produce aisle but will pay much more for protein.
