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People are putting less gas in their tanks as high prices crimp budgets, Walmart says

“That’s an indication of stress,” Walmart’s CFO said, as Wall Street looks for signs of the Iran war’s impact on consumers.

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Walmart reports that customers are filling their gas tanks with less fuel due to high prices, indicating financial stress. This trend is being closely monitored by Wall Street for signs of the Iran war's impact on consumers.

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