News: Falling Fuel Prices, New Starlink Dish, RV Industry Cuts Work Days

June 16, 2026

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The RV industry is facing its longest stretch of declining inflation-adjusted spending since the Great Recession, according to a widely distributed Reuters report, even as fuel prices drop sharply and Starlink teases new hardware. This week's news roundup covers the deepening sales downturn, a potential turning point at the pump, and product moves from Grand Design and Starlink that could reshape how people buy and use RVs.

RV Sales Downturn Deepens

Reuters recently interviewed manufacturers, dealers, economists, and RV owners about the ongoing slump. Alliance RV co-founder Coley Brady told Reuters the company cut production from five days a week to four days a week on most assembly lines back in March, after spring sales came in weaker than expected. The latest retail registration numbers for April show RV registrations down 16.87%, following a nearly 22% decline in March. Statistical Surveys data confirms consumer registrations have been falling since last summer.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **RV Industry Downturn in National News** - Reuters report highlights ongoing struggles for manufacturers, dealers, and buyers.
2 (03:08) **Fuel Prices Drop for Third Week** - Gas and diesel fall, with a potential for more relief from a geopolitical deal.
3 (05:39) **Grand Design Targets First-Time Buyers with New Entry-Level Trailer** - The Transcend Light aims to lower the barrier to entry.
4 (06:32) **New Starlink Dishes Teased, Rental Plan Launched** - SpaceX shows thinner hardware; Starlink adds a $10/month rental fee for residential plans.

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The RV industry continues to face headwinds as sales decline, manufacturers cut production schedules, and dealers warn that the business may be undergoing a fundamental shift. This week we break down a major Reuters report from Elkhart, where manufacturers, dealers, and economists discuss what's really happening in the RV market.

Plus:

• RV shipments fall again as the industry lowers expectations for 2026
• Will fuel prices finally come down after the Strait of Hormuz reopens?
• Grand Design launches a new lightweight, entry-level travel trailer
• New Starlink hardware appears to be on the way
• Starlink begins charging rental fees for new customers

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