Quebec grocery prices see significant declines in select items

Recent data from Statistics Canada reveals significant price decreases for several grocery items in Quebec when comparing July 2025 to July 2026. Out of 110 products analyzed, 34 saw price reductions over the one-year period.

The most notable price drops include oranges, which fell by 41.9% to $3.09 per kilo, and beef sirloin, which decreased by 31.3% to $23.22 per kilo. Other items experiencing double-digit declines include white sugar (14.2%), avocados (11.5%), margarine (10.9%), peanut butter (10.8%), and pears (10.5%).

Additional items with lower costs include crackers (9.4%), shrimp (8.9%), and baby food (7.9%). While these decreases offer relief to consumers, they represent only a portion of the overall grocery market landscape.