Why the summer salad has gotten so pricey

Percent change in prices from June 2025 to June 2026

The year-on-year price changes for 14 different categories of produce are displayed in a bar chart, with lettuce and tomatoes showing the biggest jump.

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Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers, unadjusted

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