Washington, United States, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - US retail sales higher than expected as oil prices stay up

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2026-09-16

Retail sales in the United States surged past analyst expectations in August, government data showed Wednesday, as energy prices remained elevated amid war with Iran. US retail sales climbed 1.2 percent month-on-month to $773.9 billion, reversing a 0.5-percent decline in July, according to an advance estimate by the Department of Commerce. Sales at gasoline stations were up 3.1 percent from the prior month, and were 21.0 percent higher than the s......

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