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Study: 86 Million Americans Now Carry a Record $1.68 Trillion in Auto Debt Amid Tariff and Gas Price Crunch, Debt Up Nearly 40% Since 2018
May 07, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release on May 6, 2026 with Century Foundation:

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NEW STUDY: 86 Million Americans Now Carry a Record $1.68 Trillion in Auto Debt Amid Tariff and Gas Price Crunch, Debt Up Nearly 40% Since 2018

Consumers Are Left Holding the Bag From Surging Car, Gas Prices and Sky-High Interest Rates

Report Finds Prevalence of 7-Year Loans . . .

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