Fact Check: Did U.S. grocery prices hit a record high in 2025?

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Claim: U.S. grocery prices hit a record high in 2025, averaging $1,030 per month for a family of four.

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: Snopes confirmed that Urban Institute data showed grocery spending for a family of four reached a record high of $1,030 per month in June 2025 and remained there through August. This represents the highest level since tracking began in 2017. The figure was $1,020 in January 2025 when Biden left office.

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Last Updated on November 24, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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