As inflation rises, more than 40 percent say they struggle to pay for basic necessities: Pew

The Hill - Oct 14, 2026

More than 4 in 10 Americans said they are struggling to afford basic living costs amid rising inflation levels in the country, according to polling data released Wednesday.  The Pew Research Center surveys, which were conducted in late July and August, found that 44 percent of U.S. adults reported struggling to pay for basic necessities...

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