9 Reasons You’re Paying More for Groceries

9 Reasons You’re Paying More for Groceries

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Meat, Fruit, Vegetables

The drought out West has impacted the price of animal feed and in turn the price of meat, especially beef, but also the price of fruits, vegetables and dairy products. It’s even impacting the price of sushi: The drought has reduced the production of rice used by sushi restaurants, as Politico recently reported.

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