Texas taco staples become pricier as beef supply shrinks

Shoppers and taquerias adjust as costs climb

NPR reported that barbacoa, brisket and carne asada — taco staples in Texas — are becoming more expensive as beef prices continue to rise. The price increases are attributed to drought, low herd sizes and concerns about the New World screwworm in the United States.

MSI previously reported that beef prices are pushing taco costs higher as these supply-side pressures strain the market.

Taco stores and everyday grocery shoppers are feeling the pinch and say they have been changing their consumption habits as a result, according to NPR. The report did not specify the magnitude of the price increase or quantify how consumption patterns have shifted.