Article: Price of ice cream begins to creep up

Although the recent cold spell has kept many ice-cream lovers from enjoying their favorite treat, the hot and humid temperatures of summer are sure to bring them back. But customers could be paying a little more the next time they buy a cone.

"We are getting ready to raise our prices a little," said Patricia Ashlock, who owns three area Dairy Queen stores along with her husband, Tom. "I hate to do it to our customers, but you have to do it."

Dairy Queen has already absorbed three price increases from its suppliers since February and now has to pass the cost on to its customers, Mrs. Ashlock said.

This is the first time the store has ever increased prices in the middle of the season, she ...

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