DMV price check: How have grocery prices changed in April

WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — Consumers continue searching for cost-saving measures as prices for essentials remains relatively high.

That’s why DC News Now continues to track prices for 10 grocery essentials at three popular supermarkets to size up potential savings for consumers.

As major retailers pump out discounts and price incentives to woo shoppers inside,
families are still feeling stiffed by high costs for essentials.

While the next Consumer Price Index showcasing April prices will not be released until the first weeks of May, DC News Now is comparing prices published Monday to a month, and week prior.

According to lowest prices shown online at Walmart, Giant and Safeway Monday, in the past week, the lowest price for 12-count carton of brown eggs went up 85 cents at Walmart.

Giant’s wheat bread dropped in price in seven days and is now on sale for $1.99, compared to $2.89.

An avocado now costs $2 each at Safeway, doubling in price in one week, while 2% gallons of milk prices were unchanged across the board.

According to the lowest prices shown online one month ago at the three retailers, there did not appear to be cause for wide eyes among consumers, since prices slightly fluctuated.

Among changes in price include 12 ounces of frozen broccoli florets which went up 23 cents at Giant, avocadoes are down 20 cents at Walmart and the lowest price-per-pound of boneless pork chops dropping at Walmart, Giant and Safeway for a package around two pounds.

Generally, buying in bulk and family size packs will increase overall savings per product.

The USDA says grocery prices are predicted to rise 1.2% overall this year, while dining out will increase more at 4.2%.

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