For the first time since December 2022, diesel costs in the US are nearing $5 per gallon, largely due to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. According to AAA, diesel prices have surged by over $1.24 a gallon since the onset of the war, leading trucking companies to implement fuel surcharges that may eventually affect consumers. As diesel fuels the trucks and freight trains that transport goods nationwide, experts caution that this escalating expense could influence grocery prices, shipping costs, and household expenses in the coming weeks.
