The Cost of Living Matters
Inflation is not just a statistic. It affects groceries, housing, utilities, transportation, medical care, and nearly every household budget.
Freedom Again supports policies aimed at reducing unnecessary costs and increasing competition so families can keep more of what they earn.
Prices Are Still Higher Than a Year Ago
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that consumer prices were 3.4% higher in July 2026 than in July 2025. Food prices were 3.0% higher over the year, while the overall index rose 0.1% during July.
Even when the monthly rate slows, families can still feel squeezed because the price level remains higher than it was before earlier increases.
More Competition, Fewer Unnecessary Costs
Government should encourage competition, challenge unfair practices, reduce unnecessary barriers that raise costs, and look for practical ways to make housing, energy, health care, food, and transportation more affordable.
Income Has to Go Farther
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that real disposable personal income increased 0.3% in June 2026. That measures after-tax income adjusted for inflation.
Income growth is important, but families feel better off only when their paychecks actually buy more. Lowering cost pressures and supporting stronger incomes need to work together.
Families need prices, wages, and household expenses to come back into a better balance.
What We Support
We support practical steps that strengthen competition, expand housing and energy supply, reduce unnecessary fees and costs, protect consumers from unfair practices, and help working families keep more of their income.
Economic background: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, July 2026, and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis disposable personal income data released July 30, 2026. Figures may change as new government data is released.