 Two categories where spending notably declined were gas stations and auto dealerships, including auto parts. June saw a big dip in gas prices, and many car dealerships came to a standstill after a cyber attack on their software platform. Broadly, the federal data remains muted as shoppers feel the pressure of inflation and high interest rates, but sales did not fall, as economists predicted. Looking at retail spending without autos and gas stations, sales rose in June, 0.8% compared to May,