Diners Decry Soaring Grocery Prices With Eggs Up Over 50%, Milk Up 13%
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Four diners in Reading, Pennsylvania spoke out against rising grocery and food prices, saying costs keep "going up and up."
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Data shows egg prices rose 52.6% from January 2021 to January 2024, while milk prices rose 13.2%.
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One diner noted orange juice prices have surged, with a gallon now "$6.80 or around $6" at Walmart.
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Housing prices and interest rates remain high, causing concern that "the economy is good."
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A semi-truck driver sees price hikes for parking, fuel, and more, stating "Everything's up."