On Apr 29, 3:51*pm, Sky > wrote:
> Has the price of sugar recently gone up again? *I was at Aldi today and
> bought a 3-lb package of sugar for US$3.09!! *That seems rather high to
> me, but then I don't buy sugar that often. *
>
> Dang, I just phoned a local IGA store, and their IGA-brand of sugar is
> 4# for $3.09 - go figure! Oh, this gets better -- I also called a local
> Schnucks' and their 4#-bag of sugar is $2.28!
>
> Nevermind ;D *However, I am surprised Aldi is more expensive with its
> price for sugar!
>
> Sky, who might return that Aldi 3#-bag of sugar and buy 4# from
> Schnucks!

Looks like I could get a 5# bag here for $2.49 on sale. Beet sugar.
For some reason the online sale flyer has 5# of beet sugar for $2.49
or 4# of cane sugar for the same price. Perhaps it's part of their
campaign to support local products.

Cindy Hamilton