The reason for such high rise in prices is partly because....

[dixiegrrrrl]

The things that we buy which have to be send from overseas costs more because:

Ocean-freight rates to bring goods from China to U.S. West Coast ports peaked at a record $20,586 per 40-foot container in September, and at more than $16,000 now remain multiples above the $1,590 pre-pandemic average.

Per Bloomberg, @

https://tinyurl.com/2y5hpecw


why the prices? Because of container shortages at the overseas end,
because thousands of empty containers are sitting at our ports and that means we have no more room to even unload the container ships that are parked outside the ports
which also increases prices for the stuff on them which now have become scarce for us in the stores.
Because when we decided to "save money" by sending our jobs overseas, and some smart people pointed out that it made us dependent on a long supply chain that could snafu beyond our control, ( see military history ) when that warning was made, the companies which wanted much lower wages so they could have higher profits ignored the warnings.

So here we are....

[Demsrule86]

1. I have not noticed higher prices...I pay the same for Chicken as I did for pre-covid and other foods

I don't buy packaged stuff as I cook from scratch...I bought clothes this year as I lost weight (Thankfully) and got some great deals. I do buy cereal-corn flakes and cheerios...and a Rice Krispie store brand. I can't eat gluten so these are gluten-free and have actually dropped in price this year.

[Backseat Driver]

2. I don't buy processed products that use ingredients grown or sprayed

with Bayer (Monsanto) glyphosate (Roundup); I think people are catching on in buying non-gmo certified organic grains and cereals. Very smart to cook from scratch and know where and how your foods are grown and/or raised! I also do love to support the local farming community for superior meat and veggies that seem to taste better and last longer in season when stored properly. Congrats on the new wardrobe due to weight loss.

https://clinific.com/glyphosate-in-food-complete-list-of-products-and-brands-filled-with-dangerous-weed-killer/

[AZSkiffyGeek]

4. Not exactly sure what this has to do with supply chain and price issues

[Backseat Driver]

6. I buy most of my grass-fed meats, eggs, and organic veggies from a local farmer network

that are quick to answer one's questions about the operation at their farms which one can even visit. It rarely sits in containers on ships, but better nutrition which is seasonal, organic, and/or without herbicides done for dessication or modified to withstand weed-control poisons that do not sit on ships does cost more but is well worth it. Non-gluten products are also sometimes priced higher, and are also often dependent on some of the same ingredients the commenter might use, but that can also come bulk to the mfg's from overseas. I included a link to address our health concerns for the commenter's benefit in choice where good digestion/nutrition depend on it!

My TP and laundry products are purchased in bulk, sustainably grown/sourced and packaged, and/or non-toxic and subscription-based, with free shipping, and work as well as well-known brands in stores. I've recently received both on time, and they are not due to come again for 2 to 5 months even if I choose to delay the delivery. and they give back to organizations that do good for others; I'm hoping things get straightened out so these won't be impacted in supply or price, but generally those products I buy are not subject to grocery chain woes. More questions? or TMI?

[ShazamIam]

3. Yes, our merchant class sought out the cheapest labor and broke the supply chain, and now

are blaming Joe Biden and the Demicratic for a nightmare created by the "free market," (unregulated seller/producer)

The entire supply chain is privately controlled it is not the government who broke it.

[FakeNoose]

5. I think the increase in gas/oil/natural gas prices is driving a lot of it

It may not even be a direct cost increase, but when fuel goes up everything else does too. It's the expectation that things will cost more, so "I need to make more to pay the higher prices." We used to call that inflation.