Oregon small businesses struggle with rising costs
Eugene business leaders told Senator Jeff Merkley that surging meat and produce prices are forcing closures and reducing customer traffic. While local food costs rise and gas prices reach five dollars per gallon, federal spending remains focused on border security and military costs.
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Small business owners in the United States reported meat prices doubling and produce costs rising 40% during a June 5 roundtable in Oregon. National food prices rose 3.2% through April 2026 as national debt surpassed gross domestic product for the first time last month. Persistent inflation and rising operational surcharges are squeezing margins, forcing restaurant closures and reducing consumer discretionary spending.
