Kulkarni said inflation is hovering between 2% and 3% nationally, but economists say some food prices remain inflated by up to 10%.
HIGH INFLATION IS STILL SQUEEZING AMERICANS’ BUDGETS
Customers pay higher prices for food. (Kennedy Hayes/ Fox news)
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Customers shopping at grocery stores said they try to find the best deals by shopping at multiple stores.
Shopper Diane Santorico said she is feeling the pains of food inflation. Santorico says her family plans out their meals and does their best to mix it up and .
“Really being careful about where we spend our money. It’s coming down to the necessities and trying to eat healthy is even harder,” Santorico said.
