Record-breaking diesel prices look set to push grocery bills even higher — and Thanksgiving is getting closer
Why now
Thesis: Diesel spike transmits into food inflation
Catalyst to watch: Diesel futures, refinery outages, holiday demand
Main risk: Demand destruction if prices stay high
Why it matters
Record diesel prices raise transport costs, feeding grocery inflation and squeezing household budgets into the holidays.
Details
Rising diesel prices have been a “silent killer” for Americans’ wallets — but they could get louder soon, as prices for the fuel continue to shatter records.
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- marketwatch · 2026-09-23 19:49 UTC