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Bacon Prices Surge 20% Amid Supply Challenges

6/13/2025

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Bacon prices have risen nearly 20% since last year, with a 5.7% increase from April to May 2024.
Contributing factors include tariffs, rising wages, and supply-demand challenges, suggesting sustained high prices.
Regional price variations exist, ranging from $4.03 in Dallas to over $7.00 in Los Angeles.
Conversely, egg prices fell 6.6% in May but are still 41% higher than last year.

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Story summary

Bacon prices have risen nearly 20% since last year, with a 5.7% increase from April to May 2024.
Contributing factors include tariffs, rising wages, and supply-demand challenges, suggesting sustained high prices.
Regional price variations exist, ranging from $4.03 in Dallas to over $7.00 in Los Angeles.
Conversely, egg prices fell 6.6% in May but are still 41% higher than last year.