Three elderly women leave a furniture and decorative items store. One is supporting the other, and a third is carrying a plastic bag slung over her arm. They are on their way back to their car, which the three of them share. This is unusual for the US. The reason for the trip together: because gas has become so expensive, they drive together almost every day to go shopping in Maryland. “It’s terrible,” says one of them, who introduces herself as Nina. The three women do not want to reveal their full names. For some time now, they’ve been checking which products are on sale and only buying them then, says Nina’s friend, her name is Tina.
What Inflation Means for the US Election – Economy
