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Coverage dated October 22, 2026

One-fifth of Americans cutting groceries to pay high electric bills, survey finds

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Many Americans say they have to cut back on groceries in order to pay their electric bills, according to a new survey by Consumer Reports. The survey found that 20% of consumers, or one in five Americans, have cut back on grocery shopping or sought less expensive food to offset soaring costs.

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  1. Latin Times

    1 in 5 Americans Is Cutting Groceries to Pay the Power Bill: What a New Survey Reveals About the Energy Crisis (opens Latin Times)

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    A Consumer Reports poll of 2,003 adults finds 1 in 5 Americans cuts grocery spending to pay the electric bill, as LIHEAP faces a new elimination push.

  2. KTLA Los Angeles

    One-fifth of Americans cutting groceries to pay high electric bills, survey finds (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    Many Americans say they have to cut back on groceries in order to pay their electric bills, according to a new survey by Consumer Reports. The survey found that 20% of consumers, or one in five Americans, have cut back on grocery shopping or sought less expensive food to offset soaring costs.