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flag Despite rising beef prices, Billings' Meat Palace kept rates stable, helping shoppers maintain holiday traditions.

flag On Christmas Eve in Billings, Montana, shoppers lined up at Meat Palace to buy holiday meats despite a 15% national rise in beef prices tied to a 50-60 year low in cattle supply. flag Owner Jason McKittrick kept prices stable by securing fixed supplier rates early, allowing customers to maintain traditional menus featuring prime rib, tenderloin, and oxtails. flag While some foods like sweet potatoes rose 37% and overall food inflation reached 2.6%, demand remained steady with only minor adjustments in portion sizes. flag Customers praised consistent pricing and quality, showing resilience against economic pressures.

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