• Valvoline published its inaugural State of American Decision Making Report, flagging rising decision fatigue amid higher costs and information overload.
• Survey found 64.4% of Americans call themselves very confident decision-makers, yet 40.3% often or always feel overwhelmed.
• Post-decision doubt remains elevated, with 31.4% often or always second-guessing choices.
• Auto maintenance choice drivers skew to convenience, though 35% prioritize trust versus 17.4% lowest price.
• Inflation pressure is shifting behavior, with 47.1% comparing more options when costs rise; 30.4% prioritize value over price.

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