U.S.WEIRD NEWS
Domino's Pizza Sales Squeezed by Gas Costs
Rising gas costs are squeezing restaurant sales and the wallets of everyday diners, and Domino's is feeling it; the delivery driver is not thrilled either.
Watch it as it aired: Chip Darnell, Vera Bullock and Brock Thunderson on this story, from The Pile-On at 10:04 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are WSJ's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by WSJ: “Domino’s Pizza Sales Squeezed by Gas Costs”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 10:04 PM ET on The Pile-On, by Chip Darnell, Vera Bullock and Brock Thunderson.
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What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDomino's says its sales are getting squeezed because gas costs more, which hurts the restaurant and the person who has to drive to dinner.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt's the cheese, Vera!

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorEverybody wants to blame the gas, but nobody is asking what the cheese has been doing all year, and I will wait for an answer!

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe cheese did nothing. The story is about gas.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistLet me finish, because it's a pressure system. Cheap gas, high pressure, everybody drives.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistExpensive gas, low pressure, everybody sits home with a bowl of cereal and a grudge.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBrock, you magnificent man, that is the best forecast of the year.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistIt's suspicious how much you like it.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWith all due respect, a pizza is not a weather system.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt is a circle of bread that people love, and the delivery driver still needs a full tank to bring it.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistThen why is every delivery bag warm and humid, Vera? Explain the humidity. That is a front, and it's been following me since Leeds.

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe pizza is stalking the weatherman and the gas is in on it. I believe every word, and I want that on a mug.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFine. If nobody can afford the drive, then an empty pizza box is just a very flat opportunity to grow.

Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistFirst sensible thing you've said all year.
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