#Law Matters
Kroger CEO in a recording bragged of price gouging prices of eggs, milk and other products way higher above inflation.
https://www.newsweek.com/kroger-executive-admits-company-gouged-prices-above-inflation-1945742
That's the reason the Federal Trade Commission is preventing Kroger from merging with Albertson's - both price gouged and increased prices upto 375% above cost driving prices higher and coordinated to do so.
In many areas they are the only option for many miles.