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Story summary
- In March 2026, meat prices fell 0.6% while the CPI rose 0.9%, the highest since June 2022.
- Gas prices surged 21.2% due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, contributing to inflation.
- Egg prices dropped nearly 45% year over year, while beef and pork prices showed mixed movements.
- However, rising diesel prices and tariffs could continue to impact food costs.
- Overall, food prices rose 2.7% over the past year.
