# Toyota blames high gas prices as global sales fall again, while EV sales jump 170%

> The world’s top-selling automaker is feeling the impact of rising gas prices. Toyota reported its fourth straight month of lower global sales in May, as EVs continued to drive growth.

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/06/29/toyota-blames-gas-prices-global-sales-fall-ev-sales-jump-170/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bcc5b254f0da55deb57c4)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev
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