Kroger-Albertsons merger: Why the FTC says it will raise food prices

The Federal Trade Commission is challenging Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons, saying their merger would be anticompetitive. The Washington Examiner will take a deeper look at what this lawsuit and potential merger would do to food prices — particularly on the cusp of the November election. Part 1 of Supermarket Sweep Up will focus on the arguments of each side.

As the Federal Trade Commission looks to block a merger between grocery giants Albertsons and Kroger, both the agency and the companies have competing statements about what exactly will happen to prices should the merger go through.