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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Dee-Ann Durbin and Chris Rugaber

The cost of a cup of coffee is spiking in America. Here’s why

It’s getting more expensive for Americans to get their caffeine fix.

The average U.S. price of a pound of ground coffee hit $9.14 in September, a 3% increase from the August average of $8.87 and 41% higher than in September 2024, according to U.S. government figures.

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