7 Household Items About to Get More Expensive Prices hikes are on the way for some essential goods. Shoppers beware: Prices of more essential goods are expected to rise soon. As we recently noted, the cost of some products and services already has gone sky-high. In addition, some corporations recently have announced upcoming price hikes on household staples. Following are household products that are about to get more expensive. Drinks Vulp / Shutterstock.com Your fix of “the real thing” is about to get more costly. For the first time since 2018, the Coca-Cola Co. is raising prices on some of its products.