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 ArticlesKevin Warsh Wants an Overhaul of the Fed—Here’s What That Could Look LikeFeb 02, 2026Warsh Pick Sparks Selloff in Gold and Silver as Fed Independence Fears RecedeJan 30, 2026What to Know About Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Nominee for Fed ChairJan 30, 2026Wholesale Inflation Unexpectedly Rises at Fastest Pace in 3 MonthsJan 30, 2026Related Topicsrecessionfood crisisenergy crisis