Rising gas prices from Iran war offset anticipated large tax refunds from Trump tax cuts
Gas prices have risen over a dollar per gallon since the Iran war began February 28, reaching $3.94 nationally. The price increases are expected to consume the unusually large tax refunds Americans were set to receive from Trump's tax legislation. Economists project continued elevated gas prices will slow economic growth as consumer spending shifts from discretionary items to fuel costs.
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“Trump touted bigger tax refunds, but higher gas prices are likely to eat them up”
“Trump touted bigger tax refunds this year, but Americans will likely spend them on gas”
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