The cost of food rose 0.2 percent in July from the prior month, but several categories showed a slowdown in price increases.
Food prices continued to moderate in July, with costs for eggs, milk and chicken declining. But overall costs picked up slightly over the month, underscoring how stubborn price pressures have been.
The cost of food rose 0.2 percent in July from the prior month, a slight increase from 0.1 percent in June, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Grocery prices rose 0.3 percent in July, up from June, when prices were flat. The cost of eating at restaurants continued to rise, climbing 0.2 percent over the month, a slowdown from 0.4 percent in June. Read more