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Higher pump prices are prompting consumers to reduce dining out, cutting traffic at restaurants.
Published Jul 24, 2026, 2:53 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive
A rise in gas prices effects nearly every aspect of the economy, including traffic to restaurants as consumers cut back on dining out.
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