LOUISVILLE, Ky. — If you feel like prices keep rising every time you go to the grocery, you aren't crazy.
Grocery prices grew 2.6% from March to April, the largest monthly increase since February 1974,according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Egg prices saw the largest increase, going up 16.1% in the last month. Cereal and bakery products also saw a 2.9% increase in April, its largest monthly increase ever.
Unsurprisingly, meats have seen a jump in prices as well. Pork is 3% more expensive, poultry increased by 4.7% and fresh fish and seafood went up 4.2%. Fruits have also increased, as apples and oranges became 4.9% and 5.6% more expensive.
So, why are prices going up? One reason might be less opportunity to go out and eat. The food at home index has gone up 4.1% in the last year, while food away from home has only increase 2.8%.