Associated Press August 25, 2026 • 14:36

US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4 - AP News

By Matt Ott

US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4 - AP News

Americans’ confidence in the economy declined this month as the ongoing Iran conflict has kept gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallon. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July. That’…

WASHINGTON (AP) Americans confidence in the economy declined again this month as the ongoing conflict in Iran continued to push U.S. gasoline prices above $4 per gallon.
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