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U.S. Diesel Prices Reach Record High, Impacting Transportation Costs
Diesel prices in the U.S. reached a record average of $5.85 per gallon, driven by disruptions in fuel supply due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. This increase is expected to raise transportation costs for various goods, impacting consumers and businesses, particularly in the grocery sector. Experts warn that prolonged high diesel prices could lead to further price hikes across a range of products.
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Diesel prices in the U.S. reached a record average of $5.85 per gallon, driven by disruptions in fuel supply due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. This increase is expected to raise transportation costs for various goods, impacting consumers and businesses, particularly in the grocery sector. Experts warn that prolonged high diesel prices could lead to further price hikes across a range of products.
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