Alabama grocery prices rose nearly 4 percent this month, with the biggest increases seen in the produce aisle and at the meat counter.
The Alabama Farmers Federation’s monthly survey for March shows that the average cost of 20 basic market items was $57.41, up $2.10 — or 3.8 percent — from February.
The biggest gainers were vegetables, as tomatoes were up 59 cents to $2.31 a pound and lettuce rose 52 cents to $2.15 a head.
Meat prices also continue to rise, including Boston butts, up 31 cents, T-bone steaks, up 25 cents, and chicken breasts, up 8 cents. Some meat items, however, saw a price decline: bacon was down 21 cents, while pork chops declined by a nickel.
Higher gas prices have meant higher food prices, thanks to rising transportation costs. Feed costs also are on the rise, which makes meat more expensive.
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