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Mexico rising household costs and regulatory oversight
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Latest: Mexico school supply sales decline as families adopt tablets
As the 2026–2027 school year approaches, Mexican families face significant financial pressure from rising costs for uniforms, supplies, and fees. Estimates suggest an average outlay of up to 11,000 pesos per child, with
Texas gasoline price fluctuations
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Latest: Back-to-school costs drive rising consumer debt and inflation
Gasoline prices in Texas have experienced modest declines during the back-to-school season. In late July, the state average fell to $3.64 per gallon, a six-cent decrease from the prior week. At that time, AAA Texas noted
US back-to-school spending hits record $146.8B amid rising-p
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Latest: California families face rising back-to-school costs
The 2026 back-to-school season is characterized by record-high spending and significant price pressures. The National Retail Federation (NRF) forecasts total U.S. spending of approximately $146.8 billion, distributed bet