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Folgers Crystals went up 3 dollars to 13.00 from 9.99. That's what it is today.

#8 | POSTED BY LAURAMOHR AT 2025-07-25 07:52 PM | FLAG: Guess you never follow any business news or you'd find out that:

Coffee shortage news reports: a timeline

Reports of a recent coffee shortage began appearing in news outlets around late 2024 and early 2025, with increasing frequency as prices rose and supply concerns mounted.
Here's a breakdown of the timeline:
December 2024:
News outlets reported that coffee prices were soaring due to droughts in Brazil and Vietnam, major coffee-producing countries.
Concerns about the 2025 harvest in Brazil pushed Arabica coffee prices to a record high on December 10th, surpassing a previous record set in 1977.
February 2025:
Stories highlighted rising coffee prices in various locations, including Tulsa, Oklahoma, attributing the increase to poor harvests and drought conditions in Brazil and Vietnam.
Wholesale Arabica coffee prices reached a new record of $4.30 a pound.
News reports detailed the impact of climate change on coffee production, noting that the cost of Arabica had jumped 70% and Robusta had doubled in price over the past year.
March 2025:
The global coffee trade was described as "grinding to a halt" due to brutal price hikes, with traders and roasters reducing purchases.
US coffee prices were expected to rise further as global supply chains continued to struggle.
April 2025:
Reports indicated that global coffee green exports were down 14.2% from the previous year, according to the International Coffee Organization.
May 2025:
Coffee prices surged sharply in April, driven by global supply shortages and increased production and shipping costs, according to Mexico Business News.
The price increase for roasted and instant coffee was the steepest monthly surge in recent years.
While some reports mentioned signs of hope for 2025 as production was expected to recover, concerns remained about potential future deficits.

Now I buy good coffee and grind the beans for a fresher cup. Reading the news in '24 I've stocked up on many bags before the price rose much and have enough stocked to last about a year when hopefully the prices may come down, but if they don't I have been for months now and will continue to drink ones that cost me about 7 to 8 dollars a bag.

BTW: Though always has been expensive, this is my all time favorite, but as a Folgers drinker, doubtful that you'd appreciate it [and in its's case it always was/is expensive]:
www.amazon.com

GM profit shrinks despite stronger sales
Automaker warns tariff impact will be greater next quarter

www.foxbusiness.com

NOTE: This was posted on 22 July - prior to the Trump Tariffs announcement, so how about you quit posting phony info about the tariffs being the problem.

You mean like those costs surged under biden&company's [his handlers]?

GOOGLE AI OVERVIEW: In recent years, particularly since 2021, the average residential electricity bill in the United States has seen a notable increase.
Here's a summary of the trends and factors involved:
Rising Electricity Prices: The average residential electricity rate in the US has accelerated its upward trend since 2021, after remaining relatively modest for the previous decade.
Significant Increase in 2022: In 2022 alone, the average residential electricity bill increased by 13% nominally, rising from $121 to $137 monthly. Adjusting for inflation, this represents a 5% increase.
Factors Contributing to the Rise:
Inflation: High inflation during this period has been a significant contributing factor to rising electricity prices.
Increased Demand: Extreme temperatures (both hot and cold) have led to increased demand for heating and cooling, thereby driving up electricity consumption and prices.
Fuel Costs: Higher fuel costs for power plants, particularly natural gas, have also played a role in pushing up electricity prices.
Grid Modernization: Investment in upgrading and maintaining the aging electricity grid infrastructure contributes to higher transmission and distribution costs, which are reflected in electricity bills.
Policy Shifts: The shift toward renewable energy sources and away from fossil fuels, while having long-term environmental benefits, can create short-term cost pressures and require investments in grid modernization and backup generation capacity.
Economic Recovery & Growth: Post-pandemic economic recovery and growth, combined with the increasing electricity demand from sectors like data centers, are also impacting electricity prices.
Forecasted Continued Increases: The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects retail electricity prices to continue increasing through 2026, and to outpace overall inflation during this period.
In essence, while various factors are at play, including inflation and increased demand due to weather and economic activity, the average electricity bill in the US has demonstrably increased in the years coinciding with the Biden administration.

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