| |  | | May 30, 2025 | | | | | | | | Grocery Inflation Hacks: How to Fill Your Fridge for Less | By Lora Shinn
So you've committed to eating out less in order to save money.
But the price of groceries is no picnic either. Even with the rate of inflation slowing dramatically, the overall cost of groceries is still 27% higher than before the pandemic started, making food shopping a weekly challenge for many Americans. A growing number of people are even using Buy Now Pay Later loans at the supermarket.
One bit of good news: Grocery costs dropped 0.4% between March and April. That might not sound like much, but it's the most they've fallen in a single month since 2020, according to the Consumer Price Index. In fact, it was only the fifth month there was any decline at all since 2020.
Which prices changed the most? The price of eggs saw the biggest decline, falling almost 13% in April as the impact of bird flu outbreaks waned. They were still 49% pricier than just a year earlier, but moving in the right direction. Hot dogs — or frankfurters, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics calls them — saw the second-biggest drop, followed by oranges, frozen vegetables and frozen/chilled baked goods.
But what about coffee with your eggs and ketchup and mustard for your hot dog? Condiments saw the biggest increase — rising by 8% during the month — followed by coffee, both roasted and instant, and tea.
So what can you do to relieve the pressure of inflation?
First, sign up for any free loyalty programs to make sure you're getting all of a store's sale prices and have access to their digital coupons. (Here's one list of the best ones.) That alone might save you $30 or $40 on a $150 bill.
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