Today in Data: How Consumers Deal With Inflation

Today in data, with inflation driving up the cost of food and fuel, consumers are seeking new ways to cut costs.

Data

600,000+: New families signing up for grocery chain Kroger’s gas rewards program in the first quarter

11%: Year-over-year increase in grocery prices as measured in May

$5: National average for gas prices as of June 17

$3.07: National average for gas prices in June 2021