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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Matt Ott

US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran

Consumer Confidence - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.

The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose modestly to 91.8 in March from 91 in February.

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