Java jolt: The real reasons coffee prices have skyrocketed this year

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By Analysis by The Big Story podcast

Posted Jul 16, 2025 08:14:13 AM.

Last Updated Jul 16, 2025 10:17:25 AM.

There are few things more precious in this world than your morning coffee — and add that to the list of things that’s become more expensive this year.

So what’s the cause? Are the reasons legitimate? Is it tariffs or is it greed?

Host Richard Southern talks to Robert Carter, president of the Canadian Coffee Association.

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