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Why school supplies prices increased, how local parents are managing
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Nicole Ardila , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A study by The Century Foundation provides more information on the rising costs of school supplies.
Inflation and global conflicts are impacting various everyday items in El Paso , including school supplies. Prices for these essential items have risen nearly eight percent since last year. The cost of certain school items has increased significantly, with lunch boxes and notebooks being among the affected products.
A study by The Century Foundation provides more information on the rising costs of school supplies. Further details on the cause of the price spike, including insights from a UTEP economics professor, are available from the source, offering a more in-depth look at the situation.
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Category: schools Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Inflation and global conflicts are impacting various everyday items in El Paso, including school supplies. Prices for these essential items have risen nearly eight percent since last year. The cost…
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