"The economy is wild in America right now. From inflation to shrinkflation, and of course, we can't forget eggflation. It seems these days, even the once most affordable food items - like the egg, which was previously priced at around $2 for a dozen at my local grocery store, are now $6. I mean, even the dollar menu has disappeared from most fast food joints."
"How has certain foods, especially items that were once considered affordable, now double, triple the price? What are your thoughts on this? Are there any food items that you once thought were affordable, now basically a luxury item here in America? Or, for those who prefer to remain anonymous, fill out the anonymous form below! Your response may be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed post."
Rapid inflation, widespread shrinkflation, and rising input costs have driven significant increases in grocery and restaurant prices across the United States. Staples once considered inexpensive, such as eggs, have seen per-dozen prices jump from about $2 to roughly $6 in many local stores. Fast-food value offerings like dollar menus have largely disappeared as chains adjust pricing and portioning. Consumers face repeated examples of items doubling or tripling in price, squeezing household budgets and altering purchasing choices. The situation prompts questions about which everyday foods have shifted from affordable staples to near-luxury purchases and invites personal and anonymous responses.
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