# NYC-run grocery stores to offer 30% discount on meat and basics

New York City will operate its own grocery stores that sell meat and other staple items at a 30% discount, according to official Mamdani. The initiative is designed to lower food costs for residents amid ongoing inflation. This direct government intervention in retail marks a significant attempt to address affordability.

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## Sources

### Business
- [Washington Post Biz](https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/07/27/nyc-run-grocery-stores-will-sell-meat-other-basics-30-off-mamdani-says/) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0000