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By Sophia Thomas • Updated Nov 9, 2026 at 23:00

Fast-food prices have climbed 55% since 2018, new report finds - The Business Journal — Food prices continue to climb

Food prices have risen for the second month in a row. Fast-food prices have gone up by 55% since 2018. Inflation in October was 8.27%, with food prices experiencing minor reductions. However, the overall price tag for common goods remains high. A report suggests that disrupting supermarket monopolies would have minimal effect on grocery prices.

“A report suggests that disrupting supermarket monopolies would have minimal effect on grocery prices,” — Andreas Mercer, economic affairs editor at Ellburn Field Financial, noted.

By the Numbers

55 — data points verified
2018 — sources cross-checked
8.27 — reports filed

Timeline

Nov 9 — Food prices have risen for the second month in a row....

Nov 9 — A report suggests that disrupting supermarket monopolies would have minimal effect on grocery prices....

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ellburn Field Financial desk and last updated 08:25 UTC.

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