"Expect fuel surcharges until oil prices drop.... Fresh produce, which relies heavily on truck transportation, is particularly affected by diesel fuel inflation. Elevated transportation costs are contributing to higher delivered costs for fresh fruits and vegetables....Diesel represents roughly 20–25% of total trucking cost per mile, making carriers highly sensitive to fuel spikes. Prices are expected to remain elevated until meaningful normalization of global oil flow occurs, with no near‑term relief expected....Temporary fuel surcharges are in effect on most items and transportation lanes until oil prices ease." (from a press release)

https://www.bluebookservices.com/expect-fuel-surcharges-until-oil-prices-drop/

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Expect fuel surcharges until oil prices drop

Diesel prices are expected to remain elevated until meaningful normalization of global oil flow occurs, with no near‑term relief expected.

Blue Book

@ai6yr

I was just ordering a special soil mix for my soon-to-be put in succulent planters, and despite the "free shipping" banner on website, an 18% 'heavy freight' surcharge popped up on the cart...

Will call around to see if I can get it locally.

@ai6yr The pick-up pizza I just got tonight went up $3 from last week. Can’t tell me their costs haven’t skyrocketed. Will certainly think hard about getting one down the road. #inflation #costofliving #affordability #iran #iranwar