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Rasmussen...
Americans Spending
More On Groceries Than Ever Before
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Adults nationwide remain heavily concerned about inflation, and the
number who says they are paying more for groceries now compared to a
year ago has reached a new high.
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of American
Adults shows that 91% report they are spending more money on groceries
than they were one year ago. Only five percent (5%) say they are not
paying more for groceries now. (To see survey question wording, click
here.)
The number paying more is up from 87% in April and is the highest level
measured in more than two years. Just over a year ago, 75% felt that
way.
Eighty percent (80%) of Americans believe they will be spending even
more on groceries in a year’s time, up three points from the previous
survey and also the highest result found since April 2009. Only three
percent (3%) believe they will be spending less money on groceries one
year from now. Thirteen percent (13%) expect to be paying about the
same amount.
Eighty-four percent (84%) of adults are at least somewhat concerned
about inflation, including 53% who are Very Concerned. Overall concern
is unchanged from last month, but it’s up from 77% in April of last
year. Only 13% are not very or not at all concerned about inflation.
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