“Streamflation” Might Be Nearing a Crisis Point
By Alex Weprin
Published on April 10, 2026.
The increasing cost of streaming services, such as Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney++, is causing concern among consumers about rising prices. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Subscription and rental of video and video games saw inflation of 19.5 percent in December, affecting a category that includes subscription streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max. A survey by Deloitte revealed that over 6 in 10 respondents would cancel their favorite streaming service if the monthly price rose by $5, and 73 percent expressed frustration over the increasing costs of their subscriptions. The average household spends $69 per month on streaming services per month, a decrease from the previous year.
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