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Grocery prices flat in July 2026; food-at-home up 2.7% year over year

Monthly grocery costs were unchanged from June to July 2026, but food-at-home prices are up 2.7% from July 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Published Aug 19, 2026, 12:29 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Grocery prices for the month of July remained flat compared to June, but prices remain higher year-over-year, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The agency found that from July 2025 to July 2026, the overall cost of food at home (groceries) is up 2.7%.