Grocery prices about to go higher, experts say MARK NIQUETTE AND LAUREN ROSENTHALBloomberg News Jun 2, 2026 Jun 2, 2026 0 Customers shop for beef at a grocery store April 6 in Los Angeles. JUSTIN SULLIVAN, GETTY IMAGES Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MARK NIQUETTE AND LAUREN ROSENTHALBloomberg News As Americans confront a surge in prices at the pump, another inflation wave is headed for the grocery store.kAmp 4@>3:?2E:@? @7 724E@CD :?4=F5:?8 325 H62E96C[ E2C:77D 2?5 2 5H:?5=:?8 42EE=6 96C5 2C6 2=C625J AFD9:?8 FA 8C@46CJ AC:46D 2E 2? 23@G6\2G6C286 A246] x? pAC:=[ E96J C@D6 3J E96 >@DE :? ?62C=J 7@FC J62CD[ 2?5 64@?@>:DED D2J E96 :>A24E @7 E96 xC2? H2C 2?5 2 A@E6?E:2= t= }:ñ@ H62E96C A2EE6C? 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McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing An average of 2,800 vehicles cross the bridge every day. McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Adjustments would go into effect with the bills that go out this summer. Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody.
Marion police respond to shooting involving death of 15-year-old No other individuals inside were injured, according to the news release.
Old Fort to see 8-cent property tax increase, 10% increase in water and sewer rates The board voted unanimously to adopt the budget.
McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing An average of 2,800 vehicles cross the bridge every day.
McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Adjustments would go into effect with the bills that go out this summer.
Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody.
