# The average price of a gallon of gas in the U.S. was $4.55 on Thursday.

*business · news · 2026-05-07 · Japan Today*

## Key points

- McDonald's reported a 3.8% increase in global same-store sales, exceeding Wall Street expectations.
- High gas prices and consumer anxiety over the Iran war are expected to dent spring sales.
- U.S. same-store sales fell in April partly due to last year's Minecraft meal promotion surge.
- McDonald's launched a new beverage lineup and expanded sub-$3 menu items to attract budget customers.

**Companies:** McDonald's
**Countries:** United States, Germany, Australia

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