With gas stuck above $4, U.S. consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: ABC News · Aug 25, 2026 at 10:43 AM ET
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With gas stuck above $4, U.S. consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4(opens original report in a new tab)Americans’ confidence in the economy declined this month as the ongoing Iran conflict has kept gas prices elevated at more than $4 a gallon — ABC News
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