Olive oil, pork shoulder, onions among items that have shot up in price the most in Canada since 2018 [Video]

The prices of some food staples in Saskatchewan have been growing much faster than inflation, according to Statistics Canada.

Since October 2018, olive oil, onions, pork shoulder cuts, margarine and broccoli have all become more than 70 per cent more expensive.

Overall, the average price of the 106 food items tracked by Statistics Canada in Saskatchewan rose by 32 per cent in that same period.

Food prices have become a significant source of public concern in recent years. On Dec. 14, the federal government will implement a two-month pause on GST for certain food items.

“I have a nephew that’s got six kids. It’s just ridiculous, the amount that’s gone up for them in the last few years,” said Maggie Rex, a shopper in Regina. “I think [the costs] are horrific.”

Hans Brommki, another Regina shopper, said he’s been buying less food overall. The price of pork in particular has …