If your grocery bill feels twice as high as it did last year, you’re not imagining things. Across the U.S., food prices have spiked dramatically, and some categories have doubled in cost in just 12 months. Whether it’s due to supply chain disruptions, extreme weather, labor shortages, or inflation, the result is the same: families are spending more for fewer essentials. While some items saw modest increases, others became downright budget busters. Here are seven grocery store aisles where prices surged the most—and what you can do about it.
1. Cereal and Breakfast Foods
