NPR finds Walmart prices up 25% since 2019, mirroring broader U.S. inflation trends.

NPR tracked the prices of 96 Walmart items over six years, finding a 25% increase since mid-2019, matching overall U.S. price hikes. In December, 21 items were cheaper, and 27 were more expensive, with overall inflation at 2.7%. Price increases are attributed to higher costs in utilities, insurance, labor, and transportation, impacted by global supply chain disruptions and the pandemic.

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