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Auto Sector Business & Industry Fuel & Service Stations <br />High interest rates weakened new car <br />sales,leading to consumer hesitation <br />on big -ticket purchases . <br />Business -to-business saw slight <br />growth,but most categories remained <br />flat or declined due to economic <br />pressures . <br />Fuel payments dropped 13%due to <br />lower consumption and prices,with <br />continued declines expected through <br />FY24-25. <br />SALES TAX REVENUE TRENDS <br />Regional Decline: Orange County taxable fell 2.3%, <br />matching the 2.3% decline in Southern California. <br />Local Sector Highlights: <br />4