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Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite

BBC Business Thursday 21 May 2026, 18:08 UTC 1 min read

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Walmart has warned that US shoppers are expected to reduce their spending in the coming months. This trend is attributed to the impact of rising petrol prices on household budgets.

The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.

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