US Retail Sales Soar in March Led by Spending on Gas

By BloombergApr 21, 2026, 1:08 PM

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.

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US Retail Sales Soar in March Led by Spending on Gas

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