Food prices nearly 8% higher from last February. Here’s what’s hitting your wallets the hardest

The Department of Agriculture says food prices are up nearly 8% from last February, the largest increase since 1981.

News 12 Staff

Apr 14, 2022, 9:25 AM

Updated 964 days ago

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The Department of Agriculture says food prices are up nearly 8% from last February, the largest increase since 1981.
Hitting your wallets the hardest are groceries.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the cost shot up 10% over the past year. Essentials such as eggs, flour and milk rose at least 11%.