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Article WSJ Economy

Higher Gasoline Prices Lifted March Retail Sales

WSJ Economy April 21, 2026 · 1:06 pm Read Original
Strong Bullish 95.6
−100 Bearish 0 +100 Bullish
Higher Gasoline Prices Lifted March Retail Sales

Total retail sales rose by 1.7% in March, following a 0.7% increase in February, as Americans paid more at the pump due to a sharp rise in gasoline prices amid the war in Iran.

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Source WSJ Economy
Published Apr 21, 2026 · 1:06 pm
Article ID cnz7965
Original URL Open source
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Strong Bullish 95.6
−100Neutral+100
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