jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein") wrote:
“Last month, consumers paid on average a little over $7 per pound for ground beef, up 13% from a year earlier and 50% from five years earlier, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics — far outpacing the general inflation rate. A decent ribeye steak from the grocery store now looks like a luxury, with prime cuts typically pushing beyond $20 per pound. Even some beloved Texas barbecue joints are shutting down due to the skyrocketing cost of brisket.”
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