Consumers keep spending despite higher gas prices and faster inflation, but questions remain on how long

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How coverage differs The two outlets largely agree, with the Washington Times article being a near-identical version of AP's; only AP's excerpt adds Thursday's economic data showing inflation accelerated last month.

High gas prices are intensifying inflation and taking a larger share of Americans' money, yet consumers are still spending heavily, which is powering the economy for now. Economic data released Thursday showed inflation accelerated last month as oil and gas became more expensive. The coverage raises the question of how long consumers can keep this up.

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