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Marketplace · July 29, 2026 · 00:26:45

The states making extra off of high gas prices

Kai Ryssdal
Show Notes

The war in the Middle East has pushed fuel prices higher, but oil-rich states like New Mexico and Alaska are reaping a tax revenue windfall. The Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged despite internal divisions, while adults increasingly spend on toys and collectibles, fueling growth in the toy retail sector. Meanwhile, a line dancing revival driven by social media has created new entrepreneurial opportunities for instructors.

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Highlights

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War-driven gas price windfall for oil-producing states
New Mexico and Alaska are gaining extra tax revenue as Middle East war pushes oil prices higher.
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite disagreements
The Fed decided to keep rates unchanged even as internal members disagreed over the economic outlook.
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'Kidulting' and collectibles fuel growth in toy retail
Adults are increasingly buying toys and nostalgic collectibles, boosting the toy industry beyond its traditional child-centered market.
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Line dancing resurgence driven by social media launches instructor's career
A resurgence in line dancing fueled by social media platforms has turned one instructor's passion into a full-time boot scootin' career.
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Misc

✧The term 'kidulting' captures the growing adult toy market.
✧Line dancing's 'boot scootin'' revival via social media.
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