Since 2020, the cost of groceries has risen 26%. But contrary to what you might think, cash-strapped consumers aren’t necessarily staying away from pricier options. In this episode, why Americans are doubling down on organic — even as the cost of their overall grocery haul rises. Plus: Why more customers are choosing chargebacks, what economists predict about inflation two years from now, and how a Maine nonprofit is bringing lobstering to the next generation. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/newsletters">Subscribe</a> to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/">marketplace.org</a> — and consider <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/make-a-smart-investment">making an investment</a> in our future. Read the stories in today’s episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/07/30/how-stickyprice-cpi-can-help-the-fed-predict-the-future" class="default">The Fed doesn't have an inflation crystal ball, but it does have "sticky-price CPI"</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/07/30/with-food-prices-so-high-why-are-people-still-splurging-on-organic" class="default">In spite of price hike fatigue, consumers are still snapping up organic foods</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/07/30/credit-card-chargebacks-are-increasing-partially-due-to-fraud" class="default">Credit card chargebacks are on the rise — part of the reason is fraud</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/07/30/multiple-wars-drive-up-the-price-of-diesel" class="default">Multiple wars drive up the price of diesel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.marketplace.org/story/2026/07/30/maine-nonprofit-program-teaches-young-people-about-the-lobster-industry" class="default">"Never would have expected to be here": Young Mainers consider the lobster</a></li></ul>

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