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How to Get Groceries Without Using Much Gas
Rising fuel prices are leading consumers back to pandemic strategies, including online ordering, curbside pickup and one big weekly shop.
Walking to the grocery store costs nothing.
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Soaring inflation doesn’t only affect what consumers buy; it also dictates where they shop. As gas prices spike, some habits learned during the pandemic, including limited trips to the grocery store, are set to make a comeback. This time it won’t be to protect health but to save money.
The national average gas price hit $4.32 last week, the highest ever in nominal terms, and some consumers are already rationing their car usage. One way to do this is to shop locally, perhaps more frequently, and to avoid driving to a big grocery store.