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Inflation bothering Americans | Electronics Weekly
31% of American adults said that inflation was the biggest issue facing the country right now, ahead of “jobs and the economy”, which was picked as the number 1 problem by 11% of respondents in last week’s YouGov/Economist poll.
Gas prices and airline fares have surged 40.5% and 26.7% between May 2025 and May 2026, respectively.
Holiday essentials, like accommodation, restaurant visits or drinks away from home, have also seen significant price increases over the past year. All these categories have seen prices rise faster than average wages, meaning that summer holidays won’t just feel more expensive.
However the price of recreational books has declined 1.8% since May 2025, meaning that reading on the beach is one of few regret-free holiday activities this summer.
Car and truck rentals have also become 6% less expensive, which is probably a small consolation in light of current gasoline prices.
