Summary
The cost of food in the U.S. rose by 0.3% in February, with fruits and vegetables experiencing the largest price hikes. Some food items, like eggs and dairy products, saw price decreases. President Trump aims to address high food costs as part of his administration's efforts.
Key Facts
- Food prices in the U.S. increased by 0.3% in February.
- Grocery prices rose by 0.2%, and eating out costs rose by 0.3%.
- Fruits and vegetables went up by 2.4% in February compared to January.
- Nonalcoholic beverage prices increased 1.2% from January.
- Coffee prices have risen due to climate impacts and tariffs on Brazil and Vietnam.
- Meat, poultry, and eggs saw a price decrease of 1.6%.
- Dairy products' prices went down by 1.2% from January to February.
- The USDA expects food prices to generally rise in 2026, with some items seeing bigger increases.
