‘We’re a wildly fickle bunch’: Gas prices hit $4 a gallon. Why do I feel like I’m the only American who is genuinely upset?

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Claim ‘We’re a wildly fickle bunch’: Gas prices hit $4 a gallon. Why do I feel like I’m the only American who is genuinely upset?
AI inference Neutral · 50%
Generated 2026-04-01 09:06

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Don’t expect us to stay upset. Consumer sentiment actually rose slightly in March.

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Original article published by MarketWatch on April 1, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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