More than seven months into the U.S. war with Iran, higher fuel prices are making driving, flying and some goods more expensive, though store prices have not risen across the board. Moody's Analytics economist Mark Zandi estimates the war has cost the average U.S. household almost $2,000, including $1,100 in energy prices, $540 in interest rates and $360 in military costs, with the energy portion growing by $50 a week. AAA reported gasoline at $4.33 a gallon on Friday, 45% above its prewar level, while diesel reached $6.33, up 68%. 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 initial 1.7% forecast. Some retailers appear to be absorbing part of their higher costs, though experts warn that perishable goods could rise quickly if fuel prices stay high.
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- Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms
More than seven months into the U.S. war with Iran, higher fuel prices are making driving and flying more expensive and pushing up the cost of some goods, though retailers have not raised prices across the board. Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi estimates the war has cost the average U.S. household almost $2,000, including $1,100 in higher energy prices, $540 in higher interest rates and $360 in military costs. The national average gasoline price was $4.33 a gallon, 45% above its prewar level, while diesel rose 68% to $6.33, according to AAA. Airfares were about 22% higher than a year earlier, and USDA now expects grocery prices to rise 2.4% this year, up from an initial forecast of 1.7%. Many companies have absorbed part of their higher costs, but a sharp rise in wholesale prices suggests some may pass on more if fuel prices stay high.
- Retail price impacts from Iran war uneven, add up before midterms – NBC Chicago
- Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms
More than seven months into the US war with Iran, higher fuel costs are making driving and flying more expensive and adding to some goods prices, though store prices have not risen across the board as many companies absorb part of their costs. Gasoline averaged $4.33 a gallon nationally on Friday, 45% above its prewar $2.98, and diesel rose 68% to $6.33, with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz still constrained. Moody's Analytics' Mark Zandi estimates the war has cost the average US household almost $2,000, including $1,100 in higher energy prices. Airfares were about 22% higher in September than a year earlier as airlines raised fares and trimmed schedules, and USDA now expects grocery prices to rise 2.4% this year, up from an initial 1.7% forecast. Experts warn fresh produce could see quick price increases, though retailers may be absorbing some costs to avoid alienating customers.
- Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms
More than seven months into the U.S. war with Iran, sharply higher fuel prices are making driving, flying and some goods more expensive, though price rises have not been uniform across stores. Regular gasoline averages $4.33 a gallon nationally, 45% above its prewar level, while diesel is up 68% at $6.33, and airfares in September were about 22% higher than a year earlier. Many companies have absorbed part of their higher costs, and the USDA now expects grocery prices to rise 2.4% this year, a comparatively modest increase. Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi estimated the war has cost the average U.S. household almost $2,000, including energy costs growing by $50 a week, and prices could rise further if fuel stays elevated.
- Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms
More than seven months into the U.S. war with Iran, higher fuel prices are raising the cost of driving, flying and some goods, though retailers have not broadly raised prices because many companies are absorbing part of their costs. AAA reported the national average gasoline price at $4.33 a gallon, 45% above its prewar level of $2.98, and diesel at $6.33, up 68%. 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 initial estimate of 1.7%. Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi estimated the war has cost the average U.S. household nearly $2,000, including $1,100 in higher energy prices, $540 in higher interest rates and $360 in military costs. A September jump in wholesale prices suggests some businesses may eventually charge more if fuel prices stay elevated.
- Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms
More than seven months into the U.S. war with Iran, sharply higher fuel prices are making driving and flying more expensive and adding to the cost of some goods, though not yet causing across-the-board price increases in stores. AAA reported national average gasoline at $4.33 a gallon on Friday, 45% above the prewar $2.98, and diesel at $6.33, up 68%. Airfares in September were about 22% higher than a year earlier, and the USDA now expects grocery prices to rise 2.4% this year, up from its earlier 1.7% estimate. Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi estimates the war has cost the average U.S. household almost $2,000, including $1,100 in higher energy prices, and the article notes many companies have absorbed part of their higher costs, so consumers could face higher prices if fuel stays elevated.
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