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Walmart Down 9%, Says $4 Gas Is Where Shoppers Start Cutting Back: 'Consumers Are Making Trade-Offs'

Aug 20, 2026, 5:03 PMDaragh Thomas

Walmart says $4 gas is forcing shoppers to make trade-offs as higher fuel prices raise concerns about consumer spending.

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