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 $2.19 by May 2026. Here's why they spiked and why they came down.

Ground beef climbed 83% from $3.77/lb in 2017 to $6.885/lb in July 2026. The cattle cycle, drought, and structural costs explain why.

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.