Regular Walmart Shopper Shocked By 'Suddenly Outrageous' Prices Wonders If They're Price Gouging Because Of Tariffs Or A Looming Recession

A longtime Walmart (NYSE:WMT) shopper took to Reddit recently to express disbelief over a wave of steep price increases on groceries and basic goods. In a viral post on r/Frugal, the person wrote, “Last week I went and noticed nearly all my cheap thrills are 25 to 50% higher,” saying that ground beef had doubled to $8 a pound. Prices Up, Patience Down The person said she typically shops at Walmart for Great Value eggs, dairy, bread and other essentials. But this time, sticker shock hit hard. “Brand name ...