Insight ReportUS Gas Prices See a Double-Digit Increase, but Discretionary Spending Looks Solid Coresight Research May 15, 2018 Executive Summary US gas prices are seeing a double-digit increase year over year, threatening to pressure consumers’ disposable incomes. However, consumer sentiment and retail sales have so far held up, as tax reforms and solid economic growth provide an otherwise-benign environment. We remain bullish on the prospects for US retail in 2018. We expect total retail sales excluding automobiles and gasoline to rise by around 4.4% to $3.6 trillion. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 34: The Sleep Haven Files for AdministrationEarnings Insights 2Q25: Wrap-Up—Most Companies See Sales Improvement Despite Tariff ConcernsWeekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 48: American Signature, Bed Bath & Beyond and Saks To Close StoresTaking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights Extra
