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U.S. retail sales rise again, but higher gas prices and inflation play a big role

MarketWatch · May 14, 2026, 12:41 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Sales at retailers rose in April for the third month in a row, but the increase stemmed in large part from drivers spending more on gasoline because of higher prices. Spending was on the softer side after adjusting for inflation.

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