USDA Predicts Higher Grocery Prices By The End Of 2022

The USDA's 2022 Food Price Index predicts a 4% increase in grocery prices, with dairy prices rising by 4-5% and poultry by 7%. Eating out will also become more expensive, with restaurant prices expected to increase by at least 5%.

What is the expected overall increase in grocery prices by the end of 2022 according to the USDA?

• 2%

• 4%

• 6%

• 8%

By how much are dairy prices expected to rise?

• 3% to 4%

• 4% to 5%

• 2% to 3%

• 5% to 6%

What is the predicted increase in poultry prices?

• 5%

• 6%

• 7%

• 8%

Why might eating out not be a cheaper option in 2022?

• Restaurant prices are expected to decrease.

• Restaurant prices are expected to remain the same.

• Restaurant prices are expected to increase by at least 10%.

• Restaurant prices are expected to increase by at least 5%.

What was previously considered a reason to avoid eating out?

• It was less convenient than eating at home.

• It was more time-consuming than eating at home.

• It was more expensive than eating at home.

• It was less healthy than eating at home.