Published Apr 21, 2026, 8:35 AM ET · Updated 7 months ago · 1 source

Retail sales jump to 3-year high, but it’s due to high gas prices

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Retail sales jump to 3-year high, but it’s due to high gas prices

Sales at U.S. retailers posted the biggest gain in March in three years, but the increase was driven by higher gasoline prices and rising inflation, both of which could sap the economy if they don’t ease soon.