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US Consumer Sentiment Climbs as Gas Prices Drop 60¢

6/27/2026

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US Consumers Up

U.S. consumer sentiment rose in June to 49.5 from 44.8 in May after a June 15 U.S.–Iran memorandum cut gasoline prices by 60 cents per gallon.
CPI showed inflation at 4.2% year-over-year, with energy up 23.5% and food up 2.7%.
Over half of respondents, who said high prices strained finances and prompted travel cuts, more home time, or fewer discretionary purchases, expect a 4.6% rise next year, down from 4.8% in May.

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Gasoline Prices Drop

Gasoline prices fell below $4 per gallon, a drop of more than 10 percent from a month earlier, per AAA.
The war that began with U.S. and Israel air strikes against Iran in February 2026 nearly closed the Strait of Hormuz, driving global energy prices higher.
Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi warned gasoline remains “very, very high” despite the recent price decline.

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US Consumers Up

U.S. consumer sentiment rose in June to 49.5 from 44.8 in May after a June 15 U.S.–Iran memorandum cut gasoline prices by 60 cents per gallon.
CPI showed inflation at 4.2% year-over-year, with energy up 23.5% and food up 2.7%.
Over half of respondents, who said high prices strained finances and prompted travel cuts, more home time, or fewer discretionary purchases, expect a 4.6% rise next year, down from 4.8% in May.

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