Event Brief
Surging U.S. Gas Prices Impact Tax Refunds
Filed: Mar 19, 2026 at 8:01 AM ET
Summary: Stanford economists estimate U.S. households will spend an extra $740 on gas this year due to rising global oil prices.
WHO: Stanford economists
WHAT: Estimate additional gas spending
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 7:40 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Due to the jump in global oil prices
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