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Beer demand stumbles as gas prices surge, data show

CNBC · May 13, 2026, 7:04 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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  • U.S. beer sales have dropped more sharply than expected, as new scanner data points to weakness in the category.
  • The slowdown is also raising concerns on Wall Street that higher gasoline prices may be pressuring discretionary spending, especially in convenience retail.

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U.S. beer sales have dropped more sharply than expected, as new scanner data points to weakness in the category.

The slowdown is also raising concerns on Wall Street that higher gasoline prices may be pressuring discretionary spending, especially in convenience retail.

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