Grocery prices rose less than 2% in March, with staples like eggs, butter, and cheese falling while some produce prices climbed. The episode explores how global supply chains, geopolitical conflicts, and regulatory policies shape the cost of food and fuel. Segments cover the impact of the Iran conflict on bank earnings and how fuel economy standards soften high gas prices. Host Kai Ryssdal also visits Little Saigon in Southern California ahead of a reporting trip to Vietnam.
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Grocery Prices Show Mixed Signals in March CPI
Grocery prices rose less than 2% year-over-year, with eggs, butter, and cheese falling while some produce prices climbed.