Stock up on toothpaste, shampoo, soup, and cereal now before prices jump even higher
Now is the time to stock up on your favorite nonperishables—before prices rise even more. What’s happening? Consumer product companies are pointing to increased costs for things like packaging, ingredients, transport, and labor, noting that these costs must be offset by jacking up consumer prices. Here’s a rundown of the eyebrow-raising price tags you can expect to see this August:
The take-home: There has never been a better moment to buy six boxes of cereal and a three-pack of lotion on sale. If you know you’ll use it, grab it now.
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