SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Families across the Coastal Empire are paying significantly more at the grocery store, and many say they’re running out of ways to cut back. According to Consumer Reports, the average monthly grocery bill for a family of four has jumped from about $700 in 2024 to more than $900 a month in 2026. Local shoppers say inflation, tariffs and higher gas prices are all pushing food costs out of reach. “The prices are ridiculous,” Savannah shopper Dorothy Mason said.