InflationOpinionHow Food and Energy Crises Contribute to Economic DownturnSavePrintBills of $20 denominations are counted in North Andover, Mass., in a file photo dated June 15, 2018. Elise Amendola/AP PhotoAndrew Moran8/28/2022|Updated: 9/7/20220:00X 1News AnalysisIf more households are paying more for food and energy, will they modify their consumption patterns?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAndrew MoranAuthorAndrew Moran has been writing about business, economics, and finance for more than a decade. He is the author of "The War on Cash."Author’s Selected ArticlesUS Trade Deficit Narrows Sharply to Lowest Level Since 2009Jan 08, 2026US Online Holiday Shopping Hits Record $257.8 Billion: AdobeJan 08, 2026US Job Openings Fall to Lowest Level Since December 2020Jan 07, 2026Lower Rates Fail to Lift Mortgage Demand as Applications Fall 10 PercentJan 07, 2026Related Topicsrecessionfood crisisenergy crisis