These Food Prices Have Really Come Down This Month
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest consumer price index and the results are disappointing. Overall, commodity prices across the board were up 1% month-on-month, and food was hit more than other categories — 1.2% more than just thirty days ago.
However, there were a few food items whose prices dropped at the same time. It’s a bit of an eclectic bunch, but here are eight products that have really come down in price.
Ground beef. The price of ground beef decreased by 0.7% compared to the previous month. It’s a nice little respite before summer BBQs, and great news for anyone who’s been thinking about trying making a restaurant-quality burger at home .
Pork chops. Prices for pork chops decreased by 1.7% compared to the previous month. If you add them to your menu, feel free to read about how you can make them perfectly roasted , and why you should consider marinating them in root beer .
Apples. A very modest decline, but the price of apples is down 0.1% from last month. You can use them to make any of these ten recipes .
oranges. The price of oranges decreased by 1.8% compared to the previous month. Save the peel for later homemade vinegar cleaning sprays, or use them to spice up your garden .
Lettuce. The cost of lettuce decreased by 1.8% compared to the previous month. Now is the perfect time to try one of the 11 Secrets to Making the Best Salad .
Potato. Another slight decline, but potato prices are down 0.1% from last month. Make them into waffles, air fry or put them in a sandwich .
Chewing gum and candy. The price of chewing gum and lollipops decreased by 0.2% compared to the previous month.
Bacon. The price of bacon decreased by 0.9% compared to the previous month. Here are 11 ways to cook bacon . You can also save the bacon fat for future recipes.