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Grocery Price Increases Moderating as Supply Pressures Ease

A deceleration in grocery inflation offers short term relief for shoppers, but structural economic pressures mean high shelf prices are here to stay.

By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Grocery Cpg

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Key points

  • Grocery price growth is slowing down due to declining energy and wholesale commodity costs.
  • Supermarket price wars and private label competition are helping push down shelf prices on daily staples.
  • Absolute prices remain significantly higher than historical averages despite the lower rate of inflation.
  • Climate volatility and rising labor expenses pose ongoing risks for future price shocks.

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