Instant Coffee Prices Skyrocket | Auckland News

Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Instant coffee just got a shockingly steep price tag—some jars now cost over $50, sparking outrage and disbelief online. Economists point to tightening global supply, volatile markets, a weak New Zealand dollar, and rising fuel costs as drivers behind the surge. Global coffee prices have roughly doubled in four years, with a 100g portion jumping from $6.25 in 2019 to $8.02 this July. Bad weather in major growing regions like Vietnam and Brazil has slashed output, while shipping and production expenses continue climbing. For many, this isn’t just a coffee bill—it’s a budget-buster that…