"Smaller grocers like us often have smaller orders because we have smaller stores and smaller back rooms where we can't hold a lot of stuff. We usually try to order less, more often, to keep our shelves full, which becomes a larger proportional cost on the goods."
"Higher fuel prices have started to reflect in shipping costs after a large chunk of the global oil supply was choked off at the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the conflict in the Middle East."
"Many independent grocers have already started to receive notices from their suppliers about price increases or temporary surcharges, with some suppliers adding surcharges of 10 to 15 percent on deliveries."
Independent grocers are experiencing increased delivery costs due to fuel surcharges resulting from the war in Iran. These surcharges range from $15 to $50 per truckload, significantly impacting smaller grocers with limited storage capacity. Economists predict a rise in grocery prices as suppliers adjust to higher shipping costs. Many independent grocers have received notifications of price increases or surcharges, with some suppliers implementing surcharges of 10 to 15 percent. The overall effect on food prices is expected to be passed on to consumers soon.
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