Summary
A temporary relief from inflation, driven by lower gas prices, allowed consumers to spend more, though gas prices are now beginning to rise again.
Inflation Respite Allows More Consumer Spending, Though Gas Prices Are Rising Again
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16 July 2026 at 9:15 pm
Inflation Respite Allows More Consumer Spending, Though Gas Prices Are Rising Again
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