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High gas prices soak up more retail-sales dollars — and restaurants are paying the bill
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High gas prices soak up more retail-sales dollars — and restaurants are paying the bill

MarketWatch · Jun 17, 2026, 12:51 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Americans are spending more on gas and eating out less, a sign of stress on the economy tied to the conflict with Iran that’s forced consumers to shift more dollars to needs instead of wants.

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