15 Things People Stopped Buying In 2026
BuzzFeed • • technology
Key Points:
- Despite inflation easing to 2.4%, many consumers in 2026 find everyday goods and services prohibitively expensive, leading them to stop purchasing certain items altogether.
- Commonly cited items people have stopped buying include steak, concert tickets, alcohol at restaurants, fast food, cars, movie tickets, insurance, and Airbnbs due to steep price increases.
- Other frequently mentioned cutbacks involve avoiding restaurants, lattes, magazines, manicures/pedicures, delivery services like Instacart and DoorDash, haircuts, and brand new video games, all perceived as overpriced compared to past years.
- Consumers express frustration over rising costs that outpace quality or convenience, such as paying more for less service at Airbnbs
