Aldi is coming to Colorado, and the disruption could lead to lower food prices

By: Jack Buffington

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 977

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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This commentary was originally published by The Conversation.

Grocery prices have risen by 25% in Colorado over the past five years, more than wages have grown over that same period.

One of the top issues facing Americans is the cost of living relative to housing, health care and food, according to a Reuters/Ipsos survey from December 2025.

Food prices are a more acute problem in Colorado than in many U.S. states …

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