Since diesel is the lifeblood of the supply chain, a rise in fuel costs may result in higher prices charged by wholesalers in response to elevated transport expenses.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2026
An economic slowdown would threaten how much profit companies can make, which is the lifeblood of the stock market.
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