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Canada's Grocery Inflation Rises, with Tomatoes Seeing Sharp Price Increase
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2026-07-20 22:11   Economy   11

Canada's Grocery Inflation Rises, with Tomatoes Seeing Sharp Price Increase

Statistics Canada's June inflation report reveals that grocery price inflation has outpaced overall inflation for 17 consecutive months.While the annual grocery inflation rate slowed to 3.9% in June from 4.3% in May, it remains higher than the overall CPI of 2.8%.Tomatoes experienced a dramatic 31.7% price surge, alongside significant increases in lettuce (19.3%), carrots (16.6%), and fresh beef (13.8%).However, some items saw price declines, including grapes (-0.6%), pasta (-8.3%), and seafood (-1.7%).The CPI drop to 2.8% was driven by falling gas prices, though excluding energy, inflation remained at 2.2%.The report also highlights rising costs in travel-related services due to the FIFA World Cup, with hotel and transportation prices surging.These trends underscore ongoing inflationary pressures in key sectors, with food and travel being particularly affected.

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