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Inflation Hits Thanksgiving Dinner

(Indianapolis, IN) - People will be shelling out more money to pay for a Thanksgiving dinner this year.  According to Indiana Farm Bureau (INFB), the average price of a meal will be 14% higher than last year.

 

According to INFB, a 16 pound turkey is projected to cost just over $28 compared to $25.22 last year.  And, a meal for 10 people is expected to ring up to be $61 at the grocery store, which is $7 higher than the estimate from last year.

 

A 30 ounce can of pumpkin pie filling has increased from $3.61 to $4.35 but the cost of two nine ounce pie shells have decreased from $3.47 last year to $3.06 this Thanksgiving season.

 

The prices were compiled from volunteer shoppers across the state collecting prices on specific foot items, INFB said.  

 

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