Shoppers pulled back on spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for nonessential goods.

Shoppers pulled back on spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for nonessential goods.

U.S. consumers spent $757.1 billion on retail and food services in April, a 0.5% increase over March, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Thursday.