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Iran war fuels K-shaped economy, hitting low-income Americans hardest at the pump

A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates that the recent surge in gas prices, exacerbated by the Iran war, has disproportionately impacted lower-income Americans. Despite reducing their gas consumption, these households spent significantly more on fuel, worsening economic disparities. In contrast, higher-income households increased their gas spending with minimal changes to consumption, contributing to a K-shaped economic recovery. AI

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Iran war fuels K-shaped economy, hitting low-income Americans hardest at the pump

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 · Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press ·

    Iran War is hitting low-income Americans the hardest at the gas pump, New York Fed says

    Poorer households, defined as those earning less than $40,000, cut their gas consumption by 7%, the report found, but still spent 12% more on gas in March.