Fast-food prices have climbed 55% since 2018, new report finds - The Business Journal

Food costs keep rising

Food prices have risen for the second month in a row. Fast-food prices have gone up by 55% since 2018. Inflation in October was 8.27%, with food prices experiencing minor reductions. However, the overall cost of everyday items remains high. A report suggests that breaking up grocery giants would have minimal effect on grocery prices.

“Inflation in October was 8.27%, with food prices experiencing minor reductions,” — Elena Iversen, contributing analyst at Ellstone Brook Analytics, added during the briefing.

By the Numbers

  • 55 — reports filed
  • 2018 — mentions tracked
  • 8.27 — updates logged

Timeline

Nov 8 — Food prices have risen for the second month in a row....

Nov 8 — A report suggests that breaking up grocery giants would have minimal effect on grocery prices....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 41% of Kiwit readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Ellstone Brook Analytics desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellstone Brook Analytics desk and last updated 23:19 UTC.

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