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Record diesel prices threaten higher grocery and Thanksgiving costs

MarketWatch reports diesel prices are continuing to break records, raising the prospect that transportation fuel costs will add further pressure to food prices.

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Rising diesel prices are poised to add to Americans' grocery bills and could weigh on the cost of a Thanksgiving turkey, according to MarketWatch.

The outlet describes diesel as a key input into transportation and logistics, framing the price increases as a “silent killer” for household budgets as the fuel continues to set new records.

MarketWatch adds that the pain at the pump could spread further if diesel price levels remain elevated, with food prices at risk of moving higher alongside the fuel market.

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