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Small business owners are less optimistic than they've been in months. Gas prices are a big reason why

Soaring fuel prices are driving inflation fears among small business owners, who are pulling back on hiring and capital spending plans

Small business owners are less optimistic than they've been in months. Gas prices are a big reason why

Small business owners are less optimistic than they've been in months. Gas prices are a big reason why

Published June 9, 2026 · Category: Markets

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Soaring fuel prices are driving inflation fears among small business owners, who are pulling back on hiring and capital spending plans

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Originally published at qz.com.

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