Americans change their grocery shopping routines amid the biggest price increase in 50 years - AP News
Americans facing the biggest grocery price increase in 50 years are using apps, coupons, comparisons, and discounts.
Key points
From AP News’s report- Americans report the biggest grocery price jump in 50 years since 2019.
- Shoppers use apps, coupons, and price comparisons to save on groceries.
- Ground beef price surged to $6.82 per pound, up 79% since 2019.
- Wages rose modestly, but cost pressures extend beyond food, affecting budgets.
- Consumers describe strategic shopping, more discounts, and limits on nonessentials.
Why it matters. Ground beef reached $6.82 per pound, up 79% since 2019, while modest wage gains and broader costs strain budgets.
What to watch. Consumers may continue strategic shopping and limiting nonessential purchases as they manage grocery and other expenses.
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Ranked 10th of 10.
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- Score
- 8.0
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