Hollywood’s Hunger Games: Los Angeles Grocery Prices Soar
Southern California shoppers face the highest protein increases nationwide, with eggs, meat, poultry, and fish prices soaring 9.8%. That’s four times higher than the overall inflation rate. Like New York, Los Angeles saw relief with fruit and vegetable prices dropping 1.8%. The difference between protein increases and production decreases demonstrates how supply chain issues affect different food categories in varying ways across regions.
