Americans growing more pessimistic about the economy as prices for gas, other items remain elevated
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A motorist fills up the fuel tank of a vehicle at a QuikTrip gasoline stop Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Greenwood Village, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
The per-gallon prices are displayed above the various grades of fuel available at a pump at a QuikTrip gasoline station Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Greenwood Village, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
A pedestrian walks past a clothing store with items on sale Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Miami Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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A motorist fills up the fuel tank of a vehicle at a QuikTrip gasoline stop Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Greenwood Village, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
