This gas buying trend indicates financial stress, top industry executives say (opens original article in a new tab)

Industry executives suggest that changes in consumer behavior, such as buying less gasoline and making more frequent stops to top up, indicate financial stress among Americans.

• Consumers are buying less gasoline per trip, with Walmart customers averaging less than 10 gallons per trip.
• Costco members are topping up more frequently due to concerns about rising gas prices.
• Spending behavior shows cutbacks by lower-income customers amid ongoing financial stress.