Are Pistachio Nuts a better investment than Gold???

No, I do not frequent this forum often, however, I need an answer to this disturbing question.  WHY have the cost of Pistachio Nuts at the grocery store TRIPLED in price over the last six months?

Are these MAGIC BEANS???

I don't know man, am paying $3.37 per pound of Planters jalapeno pistachios. Best price in a long time.

I cant find the shelled nuts for anything under 10 bucks a pound.

Deer nuts are under a buck!