StrikerThe only thing that is preventing basic living essentials for costing more is whether the capitalist class feel like rising the price or not.
ShortstackDo we know who is setting the price higher? Is it more like it’s 6% higher but so is everything else or more of the manufacturer selling to the storefronts at a higher cost thus forcing grocery stores to set the price higher by 6%?
Because it informs who we should be mad at
Manufacturers set minimum prices for their products. Generally, suggested retail price and minimum advertisable price.