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Spiking Fuel Prices Pitch Wallets of Consumers and Businesses

Spiking Fuel Prices Pitch Wallets of Consumers and Businesses
Spiking Fuel Prices Pitch Wallets of Consumers and Businesses
September 14, 2023  |  Economy

It’s a season of pain at the pump, no matter what type of fuel you’re pumping. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) noted in a report Thursday...

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Exxon Doubles Gas Discounts for Walmart+ Members
Exxon Doubles Gas Discounts for Walmart+ Members
August 15, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart has teamed with Exxon-Mobil to give Labor Day travelers some relief at the pump. The retailer announced Tuesday that Walmart+ members can receive double the discount they normally...

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54% of Rural Residents Hit Harder by Inflation Than Urbanites
54% of Rural Residents Hit Harder by Inflation Than Urbanites
November 17, 2022  |  Economy

The affects of inflation may be felt by everyone, but new research shows that the depth of the impact varies widely, particularly for those living...

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Retail Spending’s Anemic Response to Long-Sought Gas Price Decline is Ominous Sign
Retail Spending’s Anemic Response to Long-Sought Gas Price Decline is Ominous Sign
August 17, 2022  |  Retail

At first glance, a 25% drop in gas prices should have spurred a bit more of a rebound in consumer spending. And if that wasn’t...

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eCommerce, Doorstep Delivery Stand to Gain from Pain at Pump
eCommerce, Doorstep Delivery Stand to Gain from Pain at Pump
June 17, 2022  |  Retail

The pain at the pump will be what drives us more fully away from driving to the store. And more firmly entrenched with the digital...

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Consumer Sentiment Sinks to Record Lows Over Inflation Concerns
Consumer Sentiment Sinks to Record Lows Over Inflation Concerns
June 12, 2022  |  Economy

The consumer sentiment for June is worsening, according to the monthly Survey of Consumers by the University of Michigan, with the index sitting at 50.2,...

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Yellen: Russia’s Attack Could Keep Inflation High for Another Year
Yellen: Russia’s Attack Could Keep Inflation High for Another Year
March 11, 2022  |  Economy

Russia’s attack on Ukraine has upended the likelihood that high inflation will be leveling off any time soon.  “I think there’s a lot of uncertainty...

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GasBuddy App Expands To Parking
GasBuddy App Expands To Parking
November 28, 2018  |  Mobile

GasBuddy, a tech company that uses crowdsourcing technology to provide users with real-time fuel prices at gas stations, is expanding its service to provide discounted...

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