consumption

It is often transmitted via consumption of contaminated food but can also be spread by close contact with an infected person, as well as direct contact with an infected animal or its environment.

This may lead to inadequate consumption of choline and other key nutrients.

Diesel consumption in the state has been flat the last decade, and annual gasoline demand has declined by about 2.1 billion gallons since 2016, according to state data.

Economists now estimate the core personal consumption expenditures price index will rise 0.2% month over month in September, though a 0.3% isn’t out of the question.

“Greater uncertainty likely led to increased precautionary behavior by households and businesses, dampening consumption and investment,” it said.