How the Iran war could hit Americans’ grocery bills - Fox Business

Rising oil prices from the Iran conflict are increasing gasoline and transportation costs and are likely to push grocery bills higher for consumers. Walmart’s report that higher petrol prices are already cutting shopper spending and could force food-price hikes supports this dynamic, showing retailers face mounting pressure to absorb or pass on higher transport and input costs. Economists’ warnings about sustained demand for budget retail options are reinforced by these early consumer responses.