We are all feeling the squeeze right now in America. Whether it’s technology, essentials, cars, toys, or our everyday food. No matter what it is, it probably costs a lot more now than it did when Trump first took office. From Tariffs to random deals with other countries, one decision leads to another, with very little thought given to the real impact it will have on the day-to-day shopping we all have to do to survive. One Maryland citizen showcased the shocking price increases at a local grocery store over the last eight months.
In a series of eye popping and wallet empty pictures shared to the Maryland Reddit by user IRTD-400, you can see the shocking 25-35% price increases that have hit their local Giant store, which is pretty indicative of grocery prices nationwide at this rate.
Half-gallon cartons of 1% and skim milk have risen by nearly 30%, a jump that has surprised many regular shoppers who rely on milk as a routine staple. Name-brand bacon—popular labels like Hormel and Butterball—has seen an even steeper climb, increasing by roughly 35%. And breakfast tables aren’t spared either: a standard 52-ounce bottle of name-brand orange juice has increased almost 20%.
Here is what some folks had to say about the wild price hikes.
“Eating is overrated. Have you considered getting a fourth or fifth job?”
“Get on a GLP-1 and you won’t be hungry anymore! You’re welcome America.”
“You didn’t know? It’s the best economy in history and we are all so rich from the tariffs. So…so rich.”
“A 50 year mortgage should fix this right up”
For Maryland families on tight budgets, the higher costs are forcing tough decisions about what to buy and how often to shop. The trend highlights the ongoing volatility in grocery pricing across the region. For those in the state already navigating rising household expenses, these jumps are yet another reminder of how quickly everyday costs can add up.
