Food prices continue to rise. 8 money moves to cut costs at the grocery store

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. Prices are rising faster than they have in years — and that means your trips to the grocery store are getting more expensive. Luckily, we have some tips to help offset that premium. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.5% month-over-month on a seasonally adjusted basis in May 2026, pushing the annual inflation rate to 4.2%, the first time it has been above the 4% mark in three years. …