Question for everyone in Canada: which grocery item has surprised you most at the checkout lately?
Here's what the latest data shows. According to Statistics Canada, grocery prices rose 1.7% year over year in September, the smallest increase since May 2024. Fresh vegetables were down 2.9% and sugar and confectionery down 2.7%, while fresh or frozen beef was still up 8.7%.
But averages don't always match what you see on the shelf. Tell us the item and the price where you live 👇 October numbers should be out next week, and we'll see if your experience matches the data
Source: Statistics Canada, September 2026 CPI
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