Jimmy Kimmel Just Slammed Price Gouging on Bacon and the Reason Will Make You Furious
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel tore into grocery chains this week for jacking up bacon prices, and his rant is striking a chord with cash-strapped shoppers. During his monologue, Kimmel revealed that while pork costs have actually dropped, stores are still charging record prices for a pack of bacon—leaving your wallet lighter by nearly $8 in some cities. "They're betting you won't notice, but you're paying for their greed," he said. Consumer advocates are now warning that this "shrinkflation" on breakfast staples is a direct attack on your household budget, urging viewers to watch receipts closely and demand fair pricing. The clip has sparked a flood of angry comments online, with families sharing horror stories of $12 bacon plates at diners. Kimmel's tirade is the latest push for a federal investigation into unfair pricing, and it could mean legal changes that protect your grocery money.