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People are putting less gas in their tanks as high prices crimp budgets, Walmart says

Market Watch May 21, 2026 · 5:26 pm Read Original
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People are putting less gas in their tanks as high prices crimp budgets, Walmart says

“That’s an indication of stress,” Walmart’s CFO said, as Wall Street looks for signs of the Iran war’s impact on consumers.

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Source Market Watch
Published May 21, 2026 · 5:26 pm
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Original URL Open source
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