Grocery Price Check: How Walmart, Giant and Safeway prices fare to start the week

WASHINGTON ( DC News Now ) — As many families continue to struggle with high prices, price-checking pantry essentials can help keep cash in consumers’ wallets before visiting grocery stores.

A July report from the USDA predicts that grocery prices will rise by 1% during the rest of the year while dining-out costs could increase by 4.3%.

DC News Now continues to track and share pricing data to compare costs between Walmart, Giant and Safeway, which are popular with area consumers. This gives an idea of fluctuations in costs and how to save before arriving at checkout lines.

Below are the lowest prices published online Tuesday for each respective category as of Monday, compared to two weeks ago:

Brown Eggs (12 ct.)

• Walmart: $3.12
• Giant: $3.99 (+$0.20)
• Safeway: $4.99 (-$1)

Wheat Bread

• Walmart: $1.42
• Giant: $2.89 (+$0.39)
• Safeway: $1.89 (+$0.40)

2% Gallon of Milk

• Walmart: $2.61
• Giant: $3.99
• Safeway: $4.99

Broccoli (12 oz. bag)

• Walmart: $1.16
• Giant: $1.44 (-$0.45)
• Safeway: $3.49 (+$1.49)

Avocado

• Walmart: $0.94
• Giant: $2.00
• Safeway: $2.00

Russet Potato

• Walmart: $0.92
• Giant: $1.09
• Safeway: $1.19

Boneless Chicken Breast (value pack per pound)

• Walmart: $2.67
• Giant: $2.29 (-$1.70)
• Safeway: $3.99

Boneless Pork Chop (value pack per pound)

• Walmart: $5.28
• Giant: $5.99
• Safeway: $3.99 (-$2)

Ground Beef (1 pound tray)

• Walmart: $5.93
• Giant: $4.29 (-$0.50)
• Safeway: $5.49 (-$1.50)

Brown Rice (32 oz. bag)

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

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