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Last update: 10 hours agoOil Shock & Inflation Pressure: India’s state fuel retailers raised petrol and diesel by Rs 3 a litre as global crude stays elevated after the Iran-related energy scare, with WPI inflation jumping to 8.3% in April—fuel and manufactured goods leading the climb. Consumer Stress: Restaurant traffic is holding up, but diners are overextended and more cautious, while U.S. consumers sued Amazon over allegedly not refunding tariff costs after the Supreme Court struck down the tariffs. Tech Supply Chain Risk: Samsung’s looming 18-day strike from May 21 is already prompting major customers to ask how much memory-chip supply could be disrupted. Retail Trust & Safety: UK consumer advisers warn of “UK-based” online fashion scams that ship low-quality overseas goods and then charge shoppers for costly return shipping. Local Life & Services: Cuba’s Las Tunas reported restoration after a SEN outage, restarting power to hospitals and essential services. Retail Crime: Cambridge shoplifting offences rose sharply over four years, adding to the wider retail-theft “epidemic” chatter.
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