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Iran war drives US transport fuel surcharges, but also industry profits
Source: reuters.com
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U.S. retailers, manufacturers, and small businesses are paying higher fuel surcharges to ship goods, with the article attributing the rise to the U.S.-Israel conflict and tensions affecting fuel costs. It also notes that some shippers may benefit from the surcharges, suggesting margins could be pressured as logistics costs increase even when fee structures are partly profit-driven.
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