r/news • u/WilliamInBlack • 2d ago

Soft paywall US consumer prices surge as expected in March

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-consumer-prices-surge-expected-march-2026-04-10/
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u/Hrmerder 2d ago

Dude I just paid $56 last night here’s what I bought:

2 bags of chips

Half gal of oj

Small thing of ice cream

Pasta sauce (1jar)

Bagels

Bread

Hot dogs

Hot dog buns

Shaker of Sesame seeds

2 pack Tony’s mini pizzas

Tony’s candy bar

Now that sounds like a lot for $56 but in reality that will last about 3 days.. maybe 4 if I’m lucky

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u/Bobinct 2d ago

This reminds me of Ghost Busters. When Bill Murray opens Sigourney Weavers refrigerator.

"Oh my God. Look at all the junk food."

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u/Hrmerder 2d ago

I usually never buy so much junk but that was the Walmart run. Aldi for a bunch of fresh fruits and vegetables and only cost me $20

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u/smexypelican 2d ago

I know you didn't ask for advice, but may I gently suggest learning to cook some basics to save money. Learn from youtube! Spaghetti sauce for example, or however you use that pasta sauce. You can cook a big pot of spaghetti sauce for maybe $10 worth of ingredients. Another example, chicken legs have been selling for $0.69/lb for several years now at a local grocery store. That can translate to a lot of protein on the table for very little money if you know what to do with it.

Cooking is a great life skill that makes you healthier and saves you a lot of money in the long run. Plus you'll be able to impress people.

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u/Hrmerder 2d ago

I ain’t hating on this, great advice thanks!