Kroger said its planned merger with fellow grocery giant Albertsons will provide greater access to fresh food, but critics say it could strip communities of options.

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The merger’s announcement comes after food prices rose 13% in September compared to last year.

Maureen Tkacik, a senior fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project, noted that restaurants aren’t experiencing the same kinds of increases.

“The gap between the 13% inflation inflicted by grocery stores vs. the 8.5% imposed by restaurants is a staggering 4.5 points,” Tkacik wrote in a Twitter thread breaking down the merger.

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