US grocery prices remain a major concern for consumers
Grocery prices remain a significant concern for Americans as the midterm election approaches. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that nationwide grocery prices rose 2.7% over the year ending in July, which is triple the year-over-year inflation rate recorded during Donald Trump's 2024 address in Bedminster.
An Associated Press-NORC poll released in early August shows that 41% of Americans are concerned about their ability to afford groceries in the coming months, an increase from 24% in April. Additionally, nearly half of Americans identified the cost of groceries as a major source of stress. The poll also found that two-thirds of adults disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of the economy.
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Associated Press-NORC · Donald Trump · Joe Biden · Kamala Harris · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Nationwide grocery prices rose 2.7% for the year ending in July. abc30.com · 6abc.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nearly half of Americans reported that grocery costs are a major source of stress. abc30.com · 6abc.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Two-thirds of adults disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of the economy. abc30.com · 6abc.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] 41% of Americans expressed concern about affording groceries in the coming months. abc30.com · 6abc.com