Finding the best grocery deals can help you save money on your weekly shopping trips. At WCPO, I'm tracking prices of essential grocery items at four major Tri-State stores to help you find the biggest savings.
I'm monitoring prices at Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, and Meijer every week, focusing on five essential products that most households regularly purchase:
A gallon of 2 percent milkOne dozen eggsA loaf of whole wheat breadBoneless skinless chicken breastGround beef
WATCH: We're breaking down the deals at the most popular grocery stores in the Tri-State
Comparing prices of grocery staples at Walmart, Aldi, Kroger and Meijer
This week's best deals: Milk
The cheapest gallon of 2 percent milk today is at Aldi for $2.27, followed closely by Kroger, where you can find it for $2.29.
Kroger: $2.29Walmart: $2.42Aldi: $2.27Meijer: $2.89 Bread
For a loaf of whole wheat bread, the lowest price is at Aldi for $1.35. Walmart comes in second at $1.42.
Kroger: $2.49Walmart: $1.42Aldi: $1.35Meijer: $1.99 Chicken
When it comes to chicken breasts, the lowest price is at Walmart for $2.67 per pound, with Meijer just behind at $2.79.
Kroger: $4.99Walmart: $2.67Aldi: $3.49Meijer: $2.79 Ground beef
Ground beef, which we know is expensive right now, is priced lowest at Kroger for $6.49 per pound.
Kroger: $6.49Walmart: $6.53Aldi: $6.99Meijer: $6.99 Eggs
A dozen eggs are cheapest at Aldi for $3.47.
Kroger: $3.99Walmart: $3.94Aldi: $3.47Meijer: $3.99 Potential egg shortage at Kroger
While checking prices at Kroger, I noticed a sign on the door stating, "Due to recent supply shortages, fresh eggs that meet our high-quality standards are limited in quantity."
I've reached out to Kroger to learn how widespread this shortage is, what's causing it, and how long customers can expect eggs to be in short supply.
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