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April 1, 2026

Consumer confidence up despite gas price jump

By MATT OTT
AP Business Writer

WASHINGTON — 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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