Walmart Prices Have Skyrocketed & Customers Are Outraged

Inflation, supply chain challenges, and other reasons have raised the price of several grocery staples in recent years.

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However, a new viral video showing Walmart pricing rising since the start of the decade is frustrating shoppers.

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A TikTok video by @__curtdogg with 3.7 million views criticized Walmart's 2023 prices. A client uploaded Walmart mobile order receipts between

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now and 2020 on Facebook in the video. The side-by-side showed on Facebook that many Walmart products, including Great Value, cost much more today.

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The records showed that the Great Value Thin Sliced Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast Family Pack cost $3.14 in 2020 and $6.72 today, more than

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double. According to receipts, Great Value Vienna Sausages have increased from $0.43 a can to $0.77 and a 24-pack of Buttermilk Waffles

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from $2.93 in 2020 to $4.14 in 2023. These are some samples @__curtdogg used to show how expensive Walmart shopping has become since 2020.

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Note that Walmart pricing vary by area, so these hikes may not be as harsh for some customers. However, the TikTok video resonated with

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other Walmart customers irritated by high shopping bills. Dozens of shoppers left comments on the video, sharing their experiences and complaining

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"I looked back on a pickup order from August 2020 compared to today and it went up $70! 41% increase for the whole order," A shopper said.

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