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Gas price spike widens inequality for low-income Americans

Lower-income Americans cut gas use 7% but spent 12% more after Iran war price spikes, while higher-income earners barely reduced consumption, widening economic inequalities. The K-shaped recovery worsened, as poorer households fell further behind.