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https://rvamag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Richmond-grocery-prices_photo-by-Joel-Muniz_RVA-Magazine-2025-scaled.jpg15001000Grocery prices in Richmond are rising quietly but steadily, with staples like bread, cereal, and ground beef costing more while offering less. Shrinkflation is hitting hard, and beef prices have reached record highs. What used to be affordable basics now feel like luxury items. Richmond shoppers are feeling the squeeze.