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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 1 MIN

High Gas Prices Squeeze Consumer Spending

from The Daily News Now! Business

Soaring gas prices are straining Americans wallets, with a full tank of Ford F-150 now costing over $100. Despite a slight GDP growth of 2% in Q1, consumer spending is waning due to high fuel costs. Consumer sentiment is at record lows, and while tax refunds provide temporary relief, the full impact of higher gas prices is yet to be felt. Energy stocks are up, but consumer sectors are struggling, signaling potential wider economic ripples. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5f86a4cbf8f8e8c3

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Soaring gas prices are straining Americans wallets, with a full tank of Ford F-150 now costing over $100. Despite a slight GDP growth of 2% in Q1, consumer spending is waning due to high fuel costs. Consumer sentiment is at record lows, and...

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