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The Bureau of Labor Statistics has just released the latest Consumer Price Index, and the results are not great. Overall, prices for goods rose by 1% from last month, with food experiencing an even steeper hike—up 1.2% in just 30 days.
However, there were a few food items whose prices actually went down during this period. While it’s a rather diverse selection, here are eight food products that became more affordable.
Ground beef. The cost of ground beef dropped by 0.7% from the previous month. It’s a small relief just before summer barbecues, and excellent news for anyone planning to try making a restaurant-quality burger at home.
Pork chops. The cost of pork chops dropped by 1.7% since last month. If you're adding them to your menu, be sure to check out how to sear them perfectly, and consider marinating them in root beer for added flavor.
Apples. A slight decrease, but apples saw a 0.1% drop in price compared to last month. You can use them to prepare any of these ten recipes.
Oranges. The price of oranges fell by 1.8% compared to last month. Save the peels to create DIY vinegar cleaning sprays, or brighten up your garden with them.
Lettuce. Lettuce prices decreased by 1.8% from last month. Now is the perfect time to try one of the 11 tips for making a better salad.
Potatoes. Another modest reduction, with potatoes seeing a 0.1% decrease since last month. Whether you waffle them, air fry them, or add them to a sandwich, the options are endless.
Chewing gum and candy. The prices of chewing gum and candy dropped by 0.2% compared to last month.
Bacon. The cost of bacon decreased by 0.9% from last month. Here are 11 ways to cook with bacon. Don’t forget to save your bacon grease for use in future recipes.
