Montgomery, AL – There's good news for Alabama consumers, just in time for the Christmas holiday season.
The cost of 20 basket items averaged $52.68 in Dec. That's down $1.89 or 3.5 percent from November's survey.
The Alabama Farmers Federation said Tuesday, beef, pork and eggs prices are down.
Tomatoes were higher, but other produce including lettuce, red potatoes and sweet potatoes are lower. Other seasonal favorites - ham, pecan halves, apples and oranges also fell this month.
A look at regional costs showed the lowest market basket was $51.21 in northwest Alabama. It was highest in south Alabama at $54.16.
Food prices are the lowest since July, due mainly to tumbling gas prices and a weaker economy.
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