U.S. retail sales up slightly as lower gas prices free up spending money

Posted on July 16, 2026

WASHINGTON >> U.S. retail sales rose slightly in June as lower gasoline prices weighed on receipts at service stations, but motor vehicle purchases accelerated and online spending surged, prompting economists to upgrade their second-quarter growth estimates.

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