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Even Taco Tuesday could be more expensive as beef prices continue to rise
By Natalie Weber at Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
Beef prices are continuing to rise due to drought, low herd sizes and concerns about the new world screwworm in the United States, but business owners in Texas say that raising prices could drive away customers.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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