As expected, tariffs are raising consumer prices

A survey shows businesses are not absorbing the full cost of tariffs By Mark Huffman of…

Grocery prices continued to trend lower in May

The ConsumerAffairs Datasembly Shopping Cart Index declined 2.5% from May 2024 By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Used car prices jump as tariffs on new cars kick in

But other supply constraints may be an even bigger factor By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…

Home prices may drop by the end of 2025

An industry report also shows a record number of sale cancellations By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Memorial Day weekend gas prices expected to average $3.08 a gallon

That would be the lowest Memorial Day price since 2021 By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…

New car prices surged in April

Tariffs and high-end imports drove the increase By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 20, 2025 Average…

Journalists Unpack Drug Prices, Threats to Medicaid, and the Fluoridation of Water

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the FDA’s phasing out of fluoride…

Gold prices plunge after the US and China reach a tariff truce

But is the rally in the precious metal over? By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 13,…

Trump vows to slash prescription drug prices with executive order

U.S. drug prices would match those of similar developed nations By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs…

Mattel says toy prices likely to rise due to tariffs

The companys CEO doesnt foresee making toys in the US By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…

Report: Ford raising prices on Mexico-built models

It may cost more to buy a Mustang Mach-E, Maverick or Bronco Sport By Mark Huffman…

Gas prices tick higher but could be under $3 a gallon this summer

The decision by OPEC+ to boost production may provide relief By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…

Home asking prices are too high in today's buyer's market

Home sellers are increasingly likely to concede By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 1, 2025 Home…

Prescription drug prices have outpaced inflation and tariffs would make them pricier

Prescription drug prices have been on a steady climb By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 29,…

Trump tariffs could raise car prices in Canada but increase selection of cars available in North America

Canadian auto dealers propose opening the market to more countries By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs…

Here are the used car models whose prices are falling, not rising

Tesla tops the list for steepest declines By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 22, 2025 Key…

Thrift stores could provide some consumer relief as tariffs drive up prices

Shoppers say you can find some great deals if you know what to look for By…

Six reasons gold prices keep hitting record highs

The escalation kicked into high gear in early April By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 21,…

Temu and Shein are raising prices for consumers in the U.S.

The White House has closed a loophole that allowed the retailers to escape import duties By…

Coffee prices could be set to soar

Stress is being felt throughout the industry, from producers to retailers By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Calm before the storm: Car prices set to rise sharply by after a brief period of stability

The sub-$30,000 car is on the brink of extinction By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April 11,…

Gas prices to fall due to tariffs, feds say

Gas prices could be the lowest in 2025's summer since 2020 By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs…