# US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-08-25 17:29 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 6.36

## Intelligence Brief
"US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4" developed substantial multi-source reporting across the Business sector, tracked across 8 distinct newsrooms by Newsylist.


Key reporting was led by Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, marketplace.org and WSJ. Coverage velocity and cross-outlet momentum were measured using Newsylist open coverage telemetry.


Synthesized from multi-source international reporting and live coverage telemetry under Newsylist open intelligence methodology.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What drove coverage for US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck abo?
Coverage spiked when 8 independent newsrooms published 9 verified reports during this coverage cycle.

### How did Newsylist track this trend?
Newsylist monitored article arrival rates, source diversity, and cross-outlet validation in real time.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newsweek | Map Shows Gas Prices in Each State as Americans Forced To Make Sacrifices | 2026-08-25 14:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxORUZVMm9QQ3ZmM2RKT090eFJMODFkaWx5V0U4ZnRBaGJPTEdhZW5lZDRtOGRkTDVaNURfQUhvckpjdkxUeUFUNTdLMFZMRmZuRlpDNlYyTlgxc05GejJ5LXhNd29ucUtzNS12N3o5YzVGTDRua21wT2ZDc0VRbXlNaDNGNnIxQUZRVVUyM1NOUzBmQTAzdmJN?oc=5) |
| Los Angeles Times | With gas above $4, consumer confidence sinks to a 7-month low | 2026-08-25 14:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxPWkIxODlYUENNRVdGeFlqNjMxZW5TYnc1UGlmLTBaNHFULXEzSGZUWWFNOEVtRXZoNnFEbGJ0S1E5eDFGaEM2NHd4OWpkektPRVR3eHRlbUdHNVBQVmx3eHlvM28yMXNuSDZqdHFQSzdXWkdQNUFIZks3SWRMSnhFWW9KT2ZHUmJWV1NiakxEQ3hyUUNjVWJMM2F6MTVfZG5mZXJEMWw1SHEtVFE?oc=5) |
| marketplace.org | Consumers are pessimistic about the next six months | 2026-08-25 14:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxOdGFhRTl1NUpfSElXNHJUdFUwSEtHRW0tcDc2ZjNoM3NVX3lWX0FIRHNNVl9NUVdKWVREMzhvU2NfdmJadTVDNkwxQ2NwS1BXZE4xa0dnQ3JrT3BBcW0ydUE0WnhEbm9hdHZSWVRadmRlVnNWOEFQNU1aNE9UazJoM2tJZmFUQWNqTE5ZenZlSnNQZFA1OGlQbjBjRjA?oc=5) |
| Newsweek | Trump Approval Rating as Consumer Confidence Drops 70 Days Before Midterm | 2026-08-25 14:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxNMHNFWlQxd3N1cXhQNlljTDV6dUZLVG1LS0E0WkQ3dEZ3UDJyaTJjeldvMVd3X1pOYXBKb2NBNGU0b3BZWHpTeWMweUUzTFNFaEpCZjdfS3dOcnUwUF9zOG5OLUhBZkV3VFhyOHd1bGJzdUlGSS1CczI3Z2d4dnd0eERiMWxneVFVX1lHdExwTUl1bHVST0RBQUlqLUNxQ081c01JN3BzMHBYMjA?oc=5) |
| WSJ | U.S. Consumer Sentiment Fell in August, Conference Board Says | 2026-08-25 14:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxOVWpsc2UyVG1YRExYRnFvbW5VaW1ZR2tMMWJpUElUY3ByX1NhN182aUlFSmRXTmdOUUxmNUZlRlV5cXhUTXI0NVdJR3VxSW5HVUNqdnJHUmdpMHZXRnMzTnNQWTZ5UVJtZXdHR3NKekRfdUZXdy1CcS1FN1pDM2VfU0lsTTVseVZqdl9fUDlkNTZxT182UlpBRmNUclNMbHRKLWd5VlJZZF93QW94b2k4QlVn?oc=5) |
| Bloomberg | US Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low on Worse Outlook | 2026-08-25 14:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxPcTNQTzNXc19RanN6R3R3dEJFMDl2Q0NUczhwX3FVeVBnQmpXem1LZ3dYcE9QdHJXaEVKLVhtT2ZRTGIybUpBQlo4QUhjLTZIS2h3b3pxc0VQUExnUXhDazFLblNPQ0tNTUlsa3hVa3R2dWJGVEJXRjNlTEZHLThRNXg1Q1RrS0hyZkl4djJVelFHVkV5OTB5eXpvVWpjRHh5UHp6eVFmMWo5LXQ4UnB4NzhB?oc=5) |
| qz.com | U.S. consumer confidence hits seven-month low in August 2026 | 2026-08-25 14:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMieEFVX3lxTE1DYlV6ak85YTJyTmVPS0stU2hrOU5DVF9iTkN2bWpvcmt6eW5CbmgyLXJBbEVDX19SVzZvdl9mdHhoMTFlVnBnLU50TnZ1c2ZteEdKRm15aTVLQldPUUxDS3FYNlZRMkk5OW1wY2FxN2hCSjJ5Y2NZSg?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | US consumer confidence falls in August as gas prices remain above $4 per gallon | 2026-08-25 14:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxPT052QjFSS2tGUVVNQkF5NENRSXliUkhFb0RWT0tGbEZPZEJQdWltZGJQTl93MVl6c0loMkdZcGgtM284Y1A3UWVBR25IMUtndk4zNXJ2RXJHRkxETmc4dmNXdFRGeXpTZl8ydmlyb3FyaW1DYzN5b3pQQTJqU0twSWUtUQ?oc=5) |
| AP News | US consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months with gas stuck above $4 | 2026-08-25 14:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirAFBVV95cUxOS0FZdHVpcmxpYmdxOEJiZjdqajVraW1XTV9kSVQ0NU9rS0FQb1VuR2xUQ0dMeTN5WHB5dEx4aUJMSW11NzRad2U4ZDRVR2pjNHlmWVhTTFFkamI0YXFFczNlTDNBSXZaaGJxYWNCUTVkSlBBYjRoZEt6dWJPb3NnUVdlQXMzb0I5ZzFjTkM0dGtlTXF2QWZsbW9BUzhpRmF4VEVuOU40SUcwVlBr?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-08-25/us-consumer-confidence-falls-to-lowest-level-in-7-months-with-gas-stuck-above-4*
*Synthesized by Newsylist Open Intelligence Engine under E-E-A-T journalistic standards.*