August 08, 2025
New Poll Shows Most Americans Are Stressed About Grocery Prices
A new AP-NORC poll shows that Americans are concerned about the high cost of groceries, with more than half of those surveyed reporting that buying groceries is a major source of stress.
A large portion of those surveyed also reported that the cost of housing (47 percent), the amount of money they have saved or made (43 percent), and the cost of health care (42 percent) are significant sources of stress. Respondents were not as concerned about the cost of childcare, student debt, and credit card debt, with less than 30% specifying these factors as a major financial burden. Despite President Trump’s campaign promise to lower grocery prices and bring costs down “starting on day one,” prices have risen each month since January. In June, food prices were up by 3 percent compared to 2024.
“Sky high grocery prices are putting a real strain on Americans, especially seniors living on fixed incomes,” said Joseph Peters, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of the Alliance. “This is unacceptable. Americans should be able to afford basic necessities.”
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