Record Diesel Prices Set to Push Up Food Costs as Freight Expenses Climb

Diesel fuel reached an unprecedented national average of $5.85 per gallon, driven by the ongoing war with Iran disrupting global oil flows. This spike raises transportation costs for a wide range of goods, leading some delivery firms to add surcharges and potentially pushing up shelf prices for perishable items like produce and meat. Economists warn that prolonged high diesel costs could eventually affect clothing, furniture, and other consumer products.