groceries

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Affordability was a major theme in the debate, which included an introductory video of a single mother struggling to fill her gas tank and buy groceries.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“I don’t even know if I can go buy groceries at the end of the year,” he said.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Surging gasoline and energy prices, as well as the cost of groceries, have pushed the forecast for the cost-of-living adjustment higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Diesel prices near record highs also flow through to the cost of groceries, packages and everything else delivered by truck and by rail.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Sarah was still studying Mrs. Ebeling as if the secrets of the universe, or at least of our family, could be found by determining the most effective manner of bringing groceries into the house.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen