Groceries

We compared the same Walmart grocery and snack carts—same items—from September 2022 to March 2026. Some things got cheaper. Many got a lot more expensive. Here's what the data shows.

Egg prices surged to $6.23/dozen in 2025, then fell to $2.58 in 2026. Here's why they spiked, why they've come down, and why they're still 84% above 2019.

Ground beef has climbed 79% since 2017 to $6.75/lb. Unlike eggs, there's been no correction. The cattle cycle, drought, and structural costs explain why — and when relief could come.

The items you buy most often are the ones that sting the most. Eggs and coffee lead our 'Small Pain' Index — everyday purchases where inflation is impossible to ignore.

Same price, smaller package. Shrinkflation is rampant across grocery aisles and most shoppers don't notice until they read the fine print.