Fact Check: Has the cost of coffee increased by 40 percent since September 2024?

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Claim: “The cost of coffee has increased by 40 percent since September 2024.”

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: The price of one pound of ground coffee rose from $6.47 in September 2024 to $9.14 in September 2025 — an increase of roughly 41%. Droughts in Brazil and Vietnam and Trump-era tariffs contributed to the spike, with prices expected to ease after recent tariff exemptions.

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Date: 11/26/2025

 

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Last Updated on November 26, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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