I did another WalMart price comparison, this time looking only at fresh fruit and veggies. I compared the prices for a basket of apples, bananas, oranges, lettuce, green onions, blueberries, tomatoes, and red potatoes. The baseline was what I paid for those exact same items on July 15, so, about seven weeks ago.
Then: 36.70
Now: 41.09
Difference: 3.39, or about 9%. Annualized: 68%..
Now, the weight and quantities varied, so the only really valid comparison is the per pound or per unit prices. Most domestically sourced produce was about the same. However, apples and blueberries have gone way up. This is probably due to the current migrant labor shortage--it's harvest season here, and workers are staying home for fear of Gestapo raids.
The tomatoes, lettuce and bananas were all imported from Mexico, and they were all about 10% more expensive.
These differences may seem small, but they were only over seven weeks. If this continues, food will be unaffordable for many.
Let's thank the Turd!