WASHINGTON — American consumers demonstrated resilience in April as confidence levels ticked upward even while concerns mounted over escalating fuel costs tied to international conflict. According to The Conference Board’s latest report released Tuesday, the consumer confidence measurement climbed to 92.8 last month, up from the previous month’s reading of 92.2. Survey participants increasingly voiced concerns about energy costs, petroleum prices, and ongoing military conflict during April, coinciding with the national gasoline average reaching $4.18 per gallon this week.
