A trip to the grocery store is more expensive now than it has been in years. Prices have risen about 2% since March 2025, according to the Department of Agriculture, up more than 31% since 2019. Nearly half of Americans find it challenging to afford food, yet with ongoing geopolitical tension and supply chain pressures, grocery prices are only expected to keep climbing in 2026. That makes where you buy your groceries more important than ever—but…