Family Grocery Bill Increases In 1976 March Survey
A March 1976 Associated Press market basket survey shows a rise in many staple prices offset by some declines, with butter coffee and meats nudging the total higher. Eight cities saw pork price drops while eggs fell in ten, yet overall the March move varied by locality. Government forecasts expect small annual food price gains, though summer harvests remain a key factor.
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