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Even Taco Tuesday could be more expensive as beef prices continue to rise

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.

Even Taco Tuesday could be more expensive as beef prices continue to rise
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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.

(Image credit: Danielle Villasana for NPR)

Originally published at NPR Business

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