US Retail Sales Soar in March Led by Spending on Gas
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US Retail Sales Soar in March Led by Spending on Gas
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Neutral · 94%
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2026-04-21 13:06
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Americans spent 15.5% more on gas in March as prices surged due to the war in Iran. Retail sales rose by 1.7% topping analyst estimates. Enda Curran reports from Washington. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Original article published by Bloomberg on April 21, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.