Cold Spell Could Mean Higher Grocery Bills

A December cold spell in California's Central Valley could mean higher prices at the grocery store.

A week of freezing temperatures could cost citrus farmers $440 million, according to a California Citrus Mutual report. This comes out to approximately 20 percent of the industry's yearly revenue.

Those costs could be passed on to shoppers as fruits like oranges become more expensive.

California's drought may also increase your grocery bill as water becomes more expensive for growers. To help fight that, Californians are encouraged to conserve water by taking steps like turning off hoses and sinks when not in use.