Peanut Butter Pretzels Keep Edging Up

Kirkland peanut butter pretzels increased about 4%, moving from $12.99 to $13.49 for a large 1.56-kilogram container. On paper, that sounds minor — but over a year of repeat purchases, it adds up.

This is a classic example of “quiet inflation”, where prices rise slowly enough to avoid backlash but still impact annual grocery spending.

Consider:

• Rotating snacks to avoid habitual buying
• Checking Sam’s Club for competitive pricing
• Buying smaller quantities to reduce overconsumption and waste