Where are the cheapest prices for grocery essentials at DMV supermarkets? [Video]

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Grocery store visits are slightly more costly compared to the start of last year, according to the latest federal Consumer Price Index report.

Given uncertainty about costs, DC News Now continues to track where 10 kitchen table essentials are most affordable at major supermarkets in the DMV.

Save at the grocery store: Tracking prices at 3 supermarket chains

Why are we price checking? The U.S. Department of Agriculture said grocery prices rose 5% last year when meats, dairy and fats and oils became more costly. In the meantime, the agency said food prices have increased 25% over the past four years.

According to prices published online Friday, DC News Now compared the lowest cost of some grocery store essentials found at Walmart, Giant and Safeway.

The lowest price offered per pound of boneless porkchops got cheaper in two weeks at Giant and Safeway but doubled in price at …