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Beer demand stumbles as gas prices surge, data show

By CNBC May 13, 2026 Bearish
Beer demand stumbles as gas prices surge, data show
U.S. beer volumes fell 6.3% year over year through the week ending May 2, reversing earlier improvements in Nielsen-tracked beer, malt beverage and cider trends. Higher gasoline prices could be pressuring convenience spending, with California showing the sharpest beer sales deterioration.
U.S. beer volumes fell 6.3% year over year through the week ending May 2, reversing earlier improvements in Nielsen-tracked beer, malt beverage and cider trends. Higher gasoline prices could be pressuring convenience spending, with California showing the sharpest beer sales deterioration.