Why Groceries Are So Expensive Now (& How You Can Save Money on Groceries in 2026)
Frugal Friends Podcast
Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures
4.8 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 13 January 2026
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
You are not doing groceries wrong, groceries are doing you wrong. Because even if you try to buy less, grocery prices today are through the roof. So in this episode, we’re breaking down why food prices have risen so much, if they’re going down, and what regular people can actually do to save money on groceries in 2026.
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