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Consumers Spent More in April Despite High Gas Prices

NY Times · May 14, 2026, 2:17 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Retail sales rose 0.5 percent despite higher prices for gas, food and other goods. But there are signs consumers are under some strain.

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Consumers Spent More in April Despite High Gas Prices

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