Inflation worries? Good news for Raleigh: Grocery competition keeps prices in check

As inflation concerns have increased, so has the rhetoric indicating that grocery prices are through the roof. This is simply not the case here in the Triangle. There are excellent grocery buys valid this week that are just as competitive as those we have enjoyed for many years.

As you can see in the deals list below, Raleigh-area grocery stores are still offering impressive prices, and this week is no exception.

Granted, this area is fortunate to have a number of different grocery stores, and the competition between these stores certainly helps keep prices at bay.

Following are a number of ways you can stretch your grocery budget and find the best buys every week.

You are probably thinking that there is no way you have time to go to every store every week to pick up the top deals. Neither do I! I am not suggesting that you shop every store every week. Shopping the best buys at even just two stores each week will save you more money than doing all your shopping for the week at the same grocery store.

On WRAL.com and in the WRAL News app, simply search the name of the grocery store you prefer for the latest list of deals.

Keep in mind that the prices listed below are valid for most Raleigh-area grocery stores on the list. Some prices may vary in individual stores, especially outside of this area. You will want to check your ad (or online ad) to verify prices. The list below is not a guarantee of price for your specific store.

Red grapes, $0.85/lb

Pineapple, $1.59 each

Navel oranges, 3 lb bag, $2.49

Seedless watermelon, large, $3.89 each

Tyson chicken leg quarters, 10 lb bag, $4.90 ($0.49/lb)

Kirkwood fresh 93% lean ground turkey, 19.2 oz, $3.89

Happy Farms Deli-Sliced Cheese, 7-8 oz, $1.75

Breakfast Best Homestyle Waffles, 12.3 oz, frozen, $0.99

Nature's Nectar Apple Juice, 64 oz, $0.95

Aunt Maple's Pancake Syrup, 24 oz, $1.29

Millville Fruit & Grain Bars, 8 count, $1.35

Northern Catch Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 5 oz can, $0.65

L'oven Fresh Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns, 11-12 oz, $0.79

Cabbage, $0.49/lb

Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks, fresh, family pack, $0.98/lb

Whole boneless pork loin, $1.88/lb

London Broil, boneless beef, $3.78/lb

Carolina Pride Bologna, 12 oz, 2 for $3

Carolina Pride Red Hot Dogs, 12 oz, 2 for $3

Eckrich Franks, 14 oz, 2 for $3

Carolina Pride sliced bacon, 12 oz, $3.99

Sugardale Super Dogs, 5 lb, $7.98

Old Orchard Juice, 64 oz, $1.50

Limes, 3 for $1

Cucumbers, $0.59

Green peppers, $0.59 each

Whole Boston Butt, pork, $1.29/lb, limit 2

93% Lean ground turkey, 16 oz, $2.99

Danimals Smoothie or YoCrunch Yogurt, 4-6 pack

Sale: $2.50

Coupon: $2/1 coupon from 8/8 SmartSource coupon insert in many Sunday newspapers, $1/2 coupon from 5/23 SS or Food Lion digital coupons

Total after $2 coupon = $0.50

Fresh Foods Market Whole Subs, $3.99 each

Sweet corn, 6 for $2

Red seedless grapes, $0.99/lb

Smithfield whole boneless all natural pork loin, $1.99/lb

80% Lean ground chuck, $2.99/lb, value pack

Oscar Mayer Meat Hot Dogs, 8 -10 count, select, BOGO for $1.99 each

Oscar Mayer Beef Franks, 15 oz, BOGO for $2.99 each

Harris Teeter 100% Pure Orange Juice, 1/2 Gallon, BOGO for $0.89 each

Harris Teeter Ice Pops, 8 count, BOGO for $0.99 each

Harris Teeter Frozen Waffles, 10 count, BOGO for $1.14 each

HT Traders Ice Cream Pints or Sorbet, Buy 2 Get 3 Free = $1.59 each when you buy 5, limit 10

Harris Teeter Cake Cones or Sugar Cones, 12 count, BOGO for $0.89 each

Wish-Bone Salad Dressing, 15 oz, BOGO for $0.99 each

Community Coffee, 12 count K-Cup Pods, BOGO for $3.39 each

Community Coffee, 12 oz bag, BOGO for $3.74 each

E-Vic Deal: Harris Teeter All Natural Ice Cream, 48 oz, or Ice Cream Sandwiches, 12 count, $1.97, limit 5

Lemons, $0.39 each

Avocado, 1 count, $0.49 each

Asparagus, 1 lb, $1.89

Sanderson Farms chicken thighs, family pack, $0.79/lb

Sanderson Farms boneless skinless chicken breast fillets, $1.99/lb, limit 10 lbs

Colby Jack cheese slices, 8 oz, 2 for $3

Original English muffins, 12 oz, 2 for $1.50 (only $0.75 per package)

Valid Saturday and Sunday only (Aug. 14-15): Cantaloupe, 1 count, $0.99, limit 8

Valid Saturday and Sunday only (Aug. 14-15): Shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 12 oz, $1.79, limit 4

Valid Saturday and Sunday only (Aug. 14-15): Everyday aluminum foil, 75 sq ft, $1.49, limit 4

Tombstone Pizza, $3.99 - $1 Lowes Foods digital coupon = $2.99

Vidalia Onions, 5 lb bag, $2.99

Smokehouse Center Cut Bacon, 12 oz, $3.99

Corn, 5 for $2

Oscar Mayer Beef Franks, 14-16 oz, BOGO for up to $2.90

Hebrew National Beef Franks, select, BOGO for up to $3 each

Publix Deli Tea or Lemonade, 1/2 gallon, 2 for $3

Danimals Smoothies, 6 or 12 pack

Sale: BOGO for up to $2.33

Coupon: $2/1 coupon from 8/8 SS, $1/2 coupon from 5/23 SS, $1 Publix digital coupon

Total after $2 coupon = $0.33

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries, 6 count, BOGO for up to $1.07 each

Hunt's Ketchup, 20 oz or Gulden's Mustard, 12 oz, select, BOGO for up to $1 each

Peter Pan peanut butter, 13 or 16.3 oz, BOGO for up to $1.30 each

Welch's Fruit Snack Juicefuls, 6 oz

Sale: BOGO for $1.55 each

Publix Laundry Detergent, select, 100 oz, BOGO for up to $2.90 each

Sweet corn, 5 for $2

Yellow peaches, .98/lb

Sprouts Organic Baby Peeled Carrots, 1 lb bag, 4 for $5

Eggplant, $1.28 each

Organic Red Beets or Celery, 2 for $3

These prices were found on the West Cary app on Aug. 12, 2021. Most of these are their every day prices.

Eggs, Large, 12 count, $0.59

Eggs, Extra Large, 12 count, $0.79

Eggs, Large, 18 count, $0.88

Eggs, Large, 3 dozen package, 36 count eggs, $1.49 ($0.50/dozen)

Wegmans Pasta Sauce, select, 24 oz jar, $0.85

Wegmans Pasta, select, 16 oz, $0.75

Wegmans Giant Bread, 22 oz loaf, $0.79

Wegmans Frozen Vegetables, select, 12 oz, $0.79

Wegmans Frozen Vegetables, select, 16 oz, $0.99

Wegmans Milk, 1 gallon, fat free, 1%, 2, whole, $1.59/gallon

Wegmans Almond Milk, various, 64 oz, $1.69

Wegmans Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless, $1.99/lb in Family Pack

Wegmans Ground Beef, 80/20, on sale for $2.99/lb in Family Pack

Wegmans Empire, Fuji, Gala, , McIntosh, Pazazz apples, 3 lb bag, $2.99 ($1/lb)

Wegmans Gala Apples, family size bag, 8 lbs, $6.99 ($0.87/lb)