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MichMan

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4. Why would alcoholic beverages, fruits and vegetables be more expensive there than other parts of the country?

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Fri Apr 11, 2025, 12:03 PM

Apr 2025

I understand gasoline, but not the others. One would think given the proximity to Mexico, that fruits and vegetables would be much cheaper if anything.

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San Diego tied for highest inflation in the U.S. [View all] Zorro Apr 2025 OP

I think they call it the Sunshine Tax. multigraincracker Apr 2025 #1

One of the "reddest" of red counties in California. Tarzanrock Apr 2025 #2

Don't know where you get your information Zorro Apr 2025 #3

No, you are wrong, thank god! BigmanPigman Apr 2025 #6

Why would alcoholic beverages, fruits and vegetables be more expensive there than other parts of the country? MichMan Apr 2025 #4

Well, for alcohol it's probably supply and demand Zorro Apr 2025 #5

I've always buy almost rotten, BigmanPigman Apr 2025 #7