Grocery price check: What has risen, dropped in one week at Walmart, Giant, Safeway

WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — As families continue searching for cost-saving strategies amid higher prices for essentials, DC News Now continues to monitor changes in prices for pantry essentials and popular supermarkets.

According to a June report from the USDA , grocery prices are expected to rise 1% during the rest of the year, while the cost of dining out could rise 4.2%.

Each Monday, DC News Now shares price data to compare costs between Walmart, Giant and Safeway to give consumers an idea of fluctuations in costs and how to stretch their dollar further before arriving at the checkout line.

Below are the lowest prices published online for each respective category as of Monday, compared to one week ago:

Brown Eggs (12 ct.)

• Walmart: $3.12
• Giant: $3.79
• Safeway: $5.99

Wheat Bread

• Walmart: $1.42
• Giant: $2.89 (+$0.90)
• Safeway: $1.49 (-$0.50)

2% Gallon of Milk

• Walmart: $2.67 (+$0.08)
• Giant: $3.99
• Safeway: $4.99

Broccoli (12 oz. bag)

• Walmart: $1.16
• Giant: $1.89
• Safeway: $2.79 (+$0.79)

Avocado

• Walmart: $0.94
• Giant: $1.66 (-$0.34)
• Safeway: $2.00 (+$1.00)

Russet Potato

• Walmart: $0.92
• Giant: $1.09 (+$0.25)
• Safeway: $1.19

Boneless Chicken Breast (value pack per pound)

• Walmart: $2.67
• Giant: $3.99 (+$1.00)
• Safeway: $4.99

Boneless Pork Chop (value pack per pound)

• Walmart: $5.28
• Giant: $5.99
• Safeway: $2.99 (-$3.00)

Ground Beef (1 pound tray)

• Walmart: $5.93 (+$0.56)
• Giant: $4.79
• Safeway: $6.99 (+$1.50)

Brown Rice (32 oz. bag)

• Walmart: $1.64
• Giant: $2.29
• Safeway: $2.99

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