# Retail Sales Excluding Auto Dealers and Gas Stations Rise for 12th Month

By John Kim

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Published: 2026-10-08T11:43:29.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-08T11:43:29.000Z
Section: Business

> The measure rose 0.3% month over month to $560.8 billion in September 2026 and increased 4.1% from a year earlier.

Retail sales excluding automobile dealers and gasoline stations rose for a 12th consecutive month in September 2026, reaching $560.8 billion after a 0.3% increase from August.

The measure was up 4.1% from a year earlier, extending the monthly growth streak through the third quarter of 2026.

The measure excludes automobile dealers and gasoline stations, providing a narrower view of retail activity than total retail sales. September’s increase followed gains in each of the previous 11 months.