America's Grocery Paradox: Egg Prices Are Crashing 22%, Beef and Orange Juice Are Surging to Record Highs, and the Average Family Is Still Paying 25% More Than Five Years Ago
The USDA projects grocery prices will rise 1.7% in 2026, but the averages mask a wild divergence: eggs are deflating 22% while beef, orange juice, and fresh vegetables surge to record highs.