July CPI report due Aug. 12 after June energy-driven decline
The July CPI report is due Aug. 12. June prices fell as energy costs dropped, but food, shelter and underlying costs remain key household concerns.
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Retailers Push Value Deals as U.S. Shoppers Stay Selective
June retail sales rose in dollar terms, but unit demand fell in Circana’s measure as Walmart and competitors compete for cautious back-to-school shoppers.
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Ankeny-area fuel check: gas eases to $3.875, diesel stays near $4.90
AAA’s August 1 Des Moines metro check used for Ankeny-area context shows gas easing slightly while diesel remains near $4.90 per gallon.
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Thornton Gas Prices Edge Higher as Diesel Eases
AAA’s July 31 Denver metro check puts regular gas at $4.152 and diesel at $5.133, with gasoline slightly higher and diesel lower than July 30.
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Gas prices are above $4. What it could mean for groceries and school costs
Gas prices are above $4 nationally as crude oil tops $100, adding pressure to household budgets and raising questions about grocery and school costs.
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U.S. Sets August 19 Start for 50% Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods
New duties on selected Canadian goods are scheduled to begin August 19, with U.S. shoppers and businesses watching costs, exemptions and trade talks.
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USDA Forecasts: Food Prices Still Expected to Climb in 2026—Budget Takeaways
USDA’s ERS updated its food-price outlook on July 24. It expects groceries and dining out to rise again in 2026 and stay pressured into 2027.
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Raleigh utility bill payment fee: 3% processing charge starts Sept. 1—what residents can do instead
Raleigh NC – Starting Sept. 1, the City of Raleigh will add a 3% processing fee to many utility-bill payments made by card or certain digital wallets.
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Student loan defaults are rising after pandemic protections ended—what “default” means
AP reports a surge of federal student-loan borrowers entering default after pandemic protections ended. Here’s what “default” means for budgets.
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Gas and diesel price update: EIA and AAA show pump costs ticking up
EIA’s latest retail survey puts regular gas at $3.855 and on-highway diesel at $4.796 (week ended July 13). AAA as of July 19 also rose.
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Gas and diesel prices: July 14 EIA update and your household budget
EIA’s July 14 update finds U.S. regular gasoline at $3.855/gal (+$0.078) and on-highway diesel at $4.796/gal (+$0.218).
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June CPI cools as gasoline drops—what changed for household budgets
United States Prices and Inflation Watch – June’s headline CPI fell 0.4% as energy and gasoline dropped sharply, while core prices stayed flat m/m.
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BEA PCE inflation watch: June 2026 PCE price index releases July 30, 8:30 a.m. EDT
United States Prices and Inflation Watch — On July 30 at 8:30 a.m. EDT, BEA will release June 2026 PCE and core PCE. Here’s how to read it.
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IRS Working Families Tax Cuts Updated July 1: How 2025 Filing May Change
IRS updated Working Families Tax Cuts guidance July 1, 2026. If you filed for 2025, some changes may be retroactive—review eligibility and W-4.
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Gas and diesel prices: latest EIA/AAA fuel averages for drivers and freight
EIA: regular gas $3.777 (-$0.054 WoW) and diesel $4.578 (-$0.090), latest week through 07/06/26. AAA: $3.882/$4.877 as of 7/11/26.
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Ameren Missouri rate request: $343M more a year—St. Louis deadline July 15
Ameren Missouri asked the PSC for about $343M more in annual electric base-rate revenue. Residents can intervene by July 15; Ameren projects ~$13/month on average.
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United States consumer prices report: June CPI due July 14 (8:30 a.m. ET)
United States Consumer Costs and Household Budgets – BLS releases June 2026 CPI July 14 at 8:30 AM ET. Here’s how to read rent, food, and gas headlines.
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IRS ‘Automatic Exemption from Penalty’ starts Summer 2026: late-filing impact
AEP replaces First Time Abate for eligible late filers: the IRS will skip some failure-to-file/pay/deposit penalties starting Summer 2026.
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San Francisco water, sewer bills rise July 1, 2026: SFPUC estimate
San Francisco CA – SFPUC says the July 1, 2026 rate change could add about $21 in FY 2027 and $23 in FY 2028 for an average home.
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U.S. jobs report: unemployment 4.2% in June; earnings rise slightly
The BLS June jobs report (out July 2) kept unemployment at 4.2% and showed small earnings gains and work-hour shifts that affect paychecks.
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USDA says grocery costs will keep rising, with beef still a pressure point
United States Consumer Costs and Household Budgets – USDA’s June outlook says grocery prices should keep edging up in 2026, with beef remaining one of the biggest household-budget pressure points. ([ers.usda.gov](https://ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-price-outlook/summary-findings?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00000618&utm_source=openai))
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Consumer confidence edges up in June as gas prices ease, but job worries grow
United States Consumer Costs and Household Budgets – Consumer confidence rose slightly in June as gas prices eased, but job worries kept households cautious.
