More than seven months into the U.S. war with Iran, higher fuel prices are raising the cost of driving, flying and some goods, with motorists and air passengers bearing the clearest impact. Gasoline averaged $4.33 a gallon, 45% above its prewar level of $2.98, while diesel rose 68% to $6.33, according to AAA. Airfares were about 22% higher in September than a year earlier, and USDA now expects grocery prices to rise 2.4% this year, up from an earlier estimate of 1.7%. Moody's Analytics estimated the war has cost the average U.S. household almost $2,000, including $1,100 in higher energy prices. Many companies have absorbed only part of their higher costs, so prices could rise further if fuel stays elevated.
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