U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March as the war with Iran boosted gasoline prices and led to a record ...

US retail sales soared in March by the most in a year, suggesting consumers continued to spend on a wide array of merchandise despite a surge in gasoline prices sparked by the Iran war.

US retail sales rose 1.7% in March 2026, the fastest pace in a year, surpassing forecasts. Gains were led by a 15.5% jump in gasoline station receipts, while core sales also beat expectations. Strong ...

US retail and food services sales rose 1.7% in March 2026 to $752.1 billion, the fastest monthly growth since March 2025, driven largely by a 15.5% jump in gas station receipts amid soaring fuel ...

Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent a good chunk of their money at the gas pump.

Americans saw large chunks of their wallets get eaten up by soaring gas prices in March; however, consumers still had money left in the tank to spend elsewhere.

Retail sales rose 1.6% in March from February, the largest increase in more than three years, driven by a surge in receipts at gas stations. The 15.5% monthly jump in gas station sales is not adjusted ...

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased by the most in seven months in February as motor vehicle purchases rebounded and temperatures warmed up, but surging ...

U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March as the war with Iran boosted gasoline prices and led to a record surge in receipts at service ...

Washington — U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March as the war with Iran boosted gasoline prices and led to a record surge in receipts at service stations, while tax refunds ...