Diesel hits record $5.85 a gallon as Iran war drags on
Surging fuel cost puts additional cost pressure on manufacturing and retail.
4 articles from The Washington Post, BBC Business, Fortune, NBC News.
Surging fuel cost puts additional cost pressure on manufacturing and retail.
Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.
Delivery companies have already added fees, while prolonged fuel costs could push up shelf prices for food, clothing and other goods
For U.S. consumers, the rising cost of diesel is likely to result in higher retail prices for everything from produce and toys to lumber and apparel.