Dossier
Abral Jack
Coverage of Abral Jack in the Nexus archive.
- Meet the Americans learning to go without after the biggest grocery inflation in 50 years
Americans are adapting to the largest grocery inflation in 50 years by couponing, comparison shopping, and reducing purchases of favorite foods. Grocery prices have risen 33% since 2019, with ground beef prices up 79%, forcing families to switch to cheaper protein sources or rely on food banks. A conflict in the Middle East is exacerbating price pressures, making affordability a key issue in U.S. midterm elections.