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

During the pandemic, food producers, distributors and retailers rushed to secure space to position goods close to homebound consumers shopping for groceries online, ordering meal-kit services and buying more frozen foods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Sarah sat back in the driver’s seat and took a deep breath, staring out the window at Mrs. Ebeling unloading groceries from her car two driveways over.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen