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Walmart CFO: Shoppers buying less gas signals economic stress

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Walmart's CFO, John David Rainey, reported that shoppers are buying less than 10 gallons of gas on average, a first since 2022, indicating financial stress among consumers. This trend is particularly pronounced for lower-income shoppers, who are more budget-conscious amid rising prices. The average gas price has increased by 42% year-over-year, contributing to inflation and a decline in consumer sentiment. AI

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Walmart CFO: Shoppers buying less gas signals economic stress

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez ·

    Walmart shoppers are filling their gas tanks with less than 10 gallons for the first time since 2022, and its CFO calls it ‘an indication of stress’

    Gas is up 42% in a year and above $4 in all 50 states.

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