Retail sales rose 0.2% in June, while excluding gas stations, retail sales rose 0.7%.

Who

Commerce Department

What

When

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:11:59 GMT · 2h 0m ago

Where

US ·

Why

Shoppers showed resilience despite economic uncertainty, buying cars and taking advantage of summer sales events, with gas prices declining and pulling down the overall figure.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

US retail sales growth slowed in June, but excluding volatile gas prices, consumer spending demonstrated resilience, indicating underlying strength in the economy.

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Verified Sources & Citations

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/07/retail-sales-up-just-02-in-june-but-excluding-business-at-the-gas-pump-shoppers-are-resilient/
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