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Mar 12 2026BUSINESS

Fuel Price Surge: How the Iran Conflict Could Raise Everyday Costs

The recent tensions between Iran and Western forces have pushed oil prices sharply higher, a change that ripples through the entire supply chain. When diesel climbs, shipping companies add extra fees to keep their operations profitable, and those costs are quickly passed on to shoppers. In the U.

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