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

The Hill
October 14, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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As inflation rises, more than 40 percent say they struggle to pay for basic necessities: Pew

Over four in ten 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 surveys, which were conducted in late July and August, found that 44 percent of U.S. adults reported struggling to pay for basic necessities like medical…

Over four in ten 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 surveys, which were conducted in late July and August, found that 44 percent of U.S. adults reported struggling to pay for basic necessities like medical…