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First on Scripps: New analysis finds prices for school supplies, lunch staples have surged since 2025
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jacob Gardenswartz , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A recent analysis found that the price of certain items has gone up.
Families in Detroit are preparing for the new school year, but they may be surprised by the cost of supplies. A recent analysis found that the price of certain items has gone up. Some products have seen small increases, while others have risen more sharply.
The cost of a standard list of school supplies is higher this year. This increase is more than twice the normal rate of price growth. Further details on the analysis and its findings are available from the source, including information on which specific products have seen the largest price jumps and what this means for local families.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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What is this story about? Families in Detroit are preparing for the new school year, but they may be surprised by the cost of supplies. A recent analysis found that the price of certain items has gone up. Some products have…
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