Rising prices in the supply chain are often passed down to the final buyer. With uncertainty surrounding oil prices, many essential grocery items may see price spikes this summer.
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Here are four Costco grocery items that retirees need to buy now.
Kirkland Signature Fresh Boneless Chicken Breasts
- Price: $3.39/pound
Feed, labor and transportation costs are all rising in the background, which will potentially lead to price spikes in summer 2026. Consider buying Kirkland Signature Fresh Boneless Chicken Breasts now and stock up if you have the freezer space.
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Kirkland Signature Organic Olive Oil
- Price: $20.99
Cooking oils, such as olive oil, are imported from Mediterranean countries such as Spain, Italy and Turkey. Prices for olive oil have already been rising over the past year, with further increases expected in summer 2026.
With the U.S. importing almost all of its olive oil, new tariffs and global supply chain disruptions will directly impact prices. Head to Costco now and buy a few liters of the Kirkland Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil today.
Kirkland Signature House Blend Whole Bean Coffee
- Price: $17.99
Droughts, heatwaves and minimal rainfall have impacted coffee-producing countries, like Brazil and Vietnam. The result is lower coffee production. To address high demand and low supply, Costco will likely raise prices on popular coffee products, such as the Kirkland Signature Colombian Coffee. If you’re an avid coffee drinker, stock up now.
Berries
- Price: Varies
This past winter was dry across many crop-growing regions of the country. This could affect the volume of berries available, meaning everything from raspberries to blackberries could be more expensive this summer. Consider buying in bulk and freezing them yourself, or stocking up on bags of frozen berries.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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