Alabama consumers to pay more for groceries as state sales tax holiday ends

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 655

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago


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Key points

  • Shoppers will pay more for groceries starting in the next few days as state sales tax holiday expires.
  • The holiday suspended the 2% portion imposed by the state on groceries because of an amendment added to a bill
  • Advocates will continue to lobby to eliminate the remaining 2% tax.

Alabama consumers will pay more for groceries later this week after a two-month suspension of …

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