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40% of Americans Cut Streaming Subscriptions Amid Price Hikes

4/9/2026

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A Deloitte survey shows 40 percent of Americans have reduced subscription streaming services due to rising living costs.
Nearly 75 percent express frustration over ongoing price hikes, with Netflix raising its standard plan to $19.99 per month, and Disney+ and Hulu increasing fees.
Despite inflation at 2.4 percent in February, grocery and gas prices remain high, underscoring ongoing financial challenges for Americans.

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A Deloitte survey shows 40 percent of Americans have reduced subscription streaming services due to rising living costs.
Nearly 75 percent express frustration over ongoing price hikes, with Netflix raising its standard plan to $19.99 per month, and Disney+ and Hulu increasing fees.
Despite inflation at 2.4 percent in February, grocery and gas prices remain high, underscoring ongoing financial challenges for Americans.