Diesel prices may be the number to watch before your next grocery bill. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois says his team’s model points to an added food inflation increase by December. How quickly could higher fuel costs reach the produce aisle, freezer case, or meat counter?

You bought Halloween candy on sale, but the bars inside look smaller again. Is buying early the smart move, or is there a better time to look for deals? Charlebois sees a wrinkle in chocolate prices that might change the answer.

Thanksgiving is close enough to start planning the main dish. Turkey, ham, lamb, or lobster: how much does that choice change the cost per person? One of those meals also raises a different question about the time families spend together at the table.

Topics: diesel prices, food inflation, Halloween candy, Thanksgiving dinner, grocery costs

GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois | @‌foodprofessor

Originally aired on 2026-09-24

Diesel prices may be the number to watch before your next grocery bill. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois says his team&rsquo;s model points to an added food inflation increase by December. How quickly could higher fuel costs reach the produce aisle, freezer case, or meat counter?
You bought Halloween candy on sale, but the bars inside look smaller again. Is buying early the smart move, or is there a better time to look for deals? Charlebois sees a wrinkle in chocolate prices that might change the answer.
Thanksgiving is close enough to start planning the main dish. Turkey, ham, lamb, or lobster: how much does that choice change the cost per person? One of those meals also raises a different question about the time families spend together at the table.
Topics: diesel prices, food inflation, Halloween candy, Thanksgiving dinner, grocery costs
GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois | @&zwnj;foodprofessor
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-09-24

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