Fuel vs food: These Americans are cutting back to afford higher gas prices

For Sarah Lawhun, the soaring price of gas means she’s eating one less meal a day.

A careful budgeter, Lawhun has spent nearly $70 more at the pump this month. She’s trying to offset the increase by skipping lunch at her job as an environmental scientist, saving her about $30 a week in homemade sandwiches and salads but leaving her feeling tired and hungry.

Compounding her stress are her fears that gas prices will remain elevated even after the US-Israeli war with Iran ends and will lead to higher food prices. She’s already cutting back on fresh vegetables and meats and shopping more at discount

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