groceries

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Lower-income earners are particularly sensitive to rising costs, and they are increasingly relying on their credit cards to cover groceries, healthcare and utilities, often carrying a balance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The share of income spent on gasoline and groceries, however, has remained fairly steady within the last three years.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

"Especially when you have so many people at home that can't afford basic things like groceries and gas."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

First come the long lines for rationed gas and groceries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Returning, unpacking the groceries, piling the dollars and change beside the toaster, washing the apples before putting them in the refrigerator, Dicey heard herself humming the song about Peggy-o.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt