groceries

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“Essential categories—such as groceries, gas, and household items—continue to show net positive spending intentions, while discretionary categories like consumer electronics, computers, and alcohol exhibit comparatively weaker spending outlooks,” Weaver writes.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Chuong Vo said families are struggling with a variety of costs, including gas, groceries and insurance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Partially because when it comes to budgeting, I actually don’t think the amount of money you allocate toward groceries and gas and entertainment is all that different from your partnered peers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

With prices for everything from groceries to gas climbing, Americans are pinching pennies and making hard choices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

I use our money for the weekly groceries.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na