# US retail sales beat expectations in September as gasoline prices rose

https://mins.news/en/item/101558

- Reuters, 2026-10-15 14:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-retail-sales-beat-expectations-september-higher-gasoline-prices-2026-10-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad0dd919166110001b48271

> US retail sales grew more than expected in September, helped by higher gasoline prices. Spending in other areas was moderate, potentially tempering economists’ expectations for another quarter of robust consumer spending growth.

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