Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard
The Utah Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, releases the Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers.
The Dashboard is updated monthly, providing essential insights, tracking timely and leading measures and sharing pertinent indicators. This provides leaders with critical and timely information to make informed decisions.
"This month's data tells a clear story: rising gas prices and renewed inflation are weighing on Utah consumers, with sentiment dropping sharply in April. Utah businesses have weathered uncertainty before, and the Dashboard gives Utah leaders the timely, trusted data they need to plan ahead and stay competitive through whatever comes next."
Derek Miller
President & CEO, Utah Chamber
"Utah's economy faces emerging headwinds as inflation and consumer concerns rise. Consumer sentiment dropped sharply in April, as higher gasoline prices and rising inflation appear to be weighing on households."
Natalie Gochnour
University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute
Three Essential Insights from the April 2026 Dashboard
Zions Bank Consumer Sentiment Index for Utah drops sharply in April, following national sentiment trends.
Rising gasoline prices after the onset of the Iran conflict in late February 2026 appear to have dampened consumer sentiment, which fell by a statistically significant 13.5% from 81.5 in March to 70.5.
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Utah retail sales soften seasonally but remain firm year-over in February 2026.
Utah taxable retail sales declined from January to February but increased 4% year-over.
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Inflation continues to increase since the onset of the conflict with Iran.
U.S. headline inflation increased to 3.8% year-over in April, up from 3.3% in March — the highest reading since May 2023.
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