Loblaw : April Food Inflation Report

May 26, 2026. Toronto, ON. In the latest edition of its Food Inflation Report, Loblaw is pleased to provide context around what's impacting food prices - now and into the future. This report follows Statistics Canada's release of data for the month of April.

According to StatsCan, overall inflation rose to 2.8% YoY in April, up from 2.4% in March, while food purchased from stores increased 3.8% YoY after a 4.4% increase the month prior. StatsCan noted that a sharp rise in gasoline prices tied to conflict in the Middle East, alongside seasonal fuel market dynamics, contributed to the outcome.

The Loblaw April Food Inflation Report(Open in a new tab) includes context surrounding seasonal produce, energy markets, fertilizer expenses, trade discussions, and more.

For more information, contact pr@loblaw.ca.(Open in a new tab)