A Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows 66% of Americans now say groceries are unaffordable, up sharply from 45% in February 2026, a shift driven by sustained food price inflation tied to the Iran conflict. This reflects real economic stress — a quarter of working-age adults are using credit cards to buy groceries and struggling with repayment, and grocery spending patterns show consumers buying fewer items overall. The headline claims this includes earners above $100k, but the available poll coverage doesn't specify income breakdowns, so that detail remains unverified.