NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Rising grocery prices are causing shoppers to pause as they fill their carts, with food prices projected to increase by 3.1% total in 2026 and another 3.1% in 2027, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The persistent price increases are placing financial strain on shoppers in Norfolk’s Berkley Supermarket and nearby communities as household budgets tighten.
Independent local markets such as Berkley Supermarket have tried to keep their prices low, but rising fuel costs and tariffs have impacted food prices, forcing customers to adjust…