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Story summary
- Houston shoppers are facing rising prices as the Consumer Price Index rose 0.5% in the last two months.
- Experts forecast costs could rise 3.6% by year-end, while grocery prices are up 2.8% from last year.
- A shopper's grocery bill rose from $350 to $415, showing the tangible impact.
- A study finds 33% view rising costs as the biggest challenge, and researchers suggest store brands, meal prepping, and patience.
