Consumers Plan 24-Hour ‘Economic Blackout’ to Protest Rising Costs and Corporate Pricing

Amid growing frustration over rising prices and economic uncertainty, some consumers are organizing a 24-hour “economic blackout” on Friday, urging people to avoid all non-essential purchases and support only local businesses.

What Is the Economic Blackout?

• The protest aims to pressure corporations to acknowledge consumer concerns about inflation, price hikes, and economic instability.
• Organizers told The Washington Post that the movement seeks to “force corporations to pause and take notice.”
• The blackout follows the growing “No Buy 2025” movement, reflecting a larger shift in consumer activism.

Will the Boycott Have an Impact?

• Short-term economic boycotts typically have limited financial effects, but they can influence corporate decision-making and public policy.
• The movement highlights changing consumer behaviors, as more people reassess where and how they spend their money.

With activism around spending gaining momentum, companies may soon face increased pressure to address pricing strategies, wages, and corporate ethics.