Why Grocery Prices Vary: A Look at Beef, Eggs and Cookies

NPR examines the factors behind changing prices for five everyday grocery items, including ground beef, eggs and chocolate chip cookies.

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Why Grocery Prices Vary: A Look at Beef, Eggs and Cookies

Everyday grocery prices are moving in different directions, with some items becoming more expensive while others cost less.

NPR looks at the factors behind those changes through five grocery items, including ground beef, eggs and chocolate chip cookies. The report explores the stories behind their fluctuating costs.

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