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In reply to the discussion: Consumers are increasingly pushing back against price increases -- and winning [View all]niyad
(115,124 posts)30. One of my current favourite examples of corporate price gouging is apple
butter, a particular favourite treat of mine. Until a couple of months ago, a 32 oz. jar of the kroger brand was 4.29 (having risen steadily last year from 3.39). Then suddenly, for several weeks, there was no apple butter, not even a space on the shelf. Then about three weeks ago. . .apple butter. . . only. . .it was now in an 18 oz jar, for 3.99. Almost a 70% per oz. increase. 32 oz bottles of shampoo now 28 oz, $3 more. Half and half rose from 2.49/qt last summer to 3.29 just two weeks ago. And on. .and on. . .
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dalton99a
Feb 2024
OP
Oh, I do most humbly beg your apology for my error. 4/10ths of a percent on, say, 1,000
niyad
Feb 2024
#42
We should worry less about a dollar more on a grocery item. Insurance is what's out of hand!
jimfields33
Feb 2024
#28
A long time ago, a RW relative told me I need to go to Walmart for my prescriptions.
progressoid
Feb 2024
#73
Why is that? I'm in PA and just about to pay over 3,000 bucks to renew our two vehicles, one doesn't even have collision
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 2024
#39
+1. Unit price increases across many categories are huge - it is sheer profiteering at this point
dalton99a
Feb 2024
#35
And some here act like everyone got all this extra income in raises, so we are way ahead of inflation
MichMan
Feb 2024
#63
Bummer! So many ways the super wealthy in charge are demanding more and more of our money.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 2024
#41
Definitely not toasted bread! I have to confess, I never quite developed a liking for apple butter,
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 2024
#66