Inflation: Great Expectations

For the past three years, there has been another method to my supermarket madness. Food prices have skyrocketed: while there has been some moderation of late, groceries in the U.S. are still 25% more expensive than they were prior to the pandemic. It’s gotten to the point where I expect more markups every time I shop, and I feel I have to scour the shelves even harder to stay within budget.