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Jul 28, 2026
Higher gas and grocery costs are 'siphoning away' back to school budget dollars
US News consumer credit card analyst, Adriana Ocañas tells Megan Lynch that '1-in-5' parents says they need their kids to help pay for back-to-school supplies this year. She points out that daily costs for food and fuel are cutting into their budgets. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)