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Retail sales saw 0.8% bump in September, but big chunk of spending went to paying for gas

Excluding business at gas stations, retail sales rose 0.2% in September. The government figures aren't adjusted for inflation, which accelerated last month as gasoline and many other goods and services became more expensive.

Retail sales saw 0.8% bump in September, but big chunk of spending went to paying for gas

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