Walmart's potato and onion prices spike
It’s been said that potatoes and onions are the nuts and bolts of the produce department. Looking at prices at Walmart, these two core commodities have seen price spikes from mid-January to mid-April.
Russet potatoes, per pound
Jan. 16 price: $0.74
April 17 price: $.095
Percent increase: 28%
Yellow onions, each
Jan. 16 price: $0.81
April 17 price: $0.95
Percent increase: 17%