<div id="readability-page-1">Energy shock ripple: Gasoline and diesel prices have soared due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade, raising transportation and production costs across agriculture. Tariffs add strain: New trade costs are compounding fuel-driven expenses, squeezing margins for farmers, processors, and retailers before hitting consumers. Price hikes ahead: Analysts expect the producer-to-consumer cost pass-through to emerge in CPI data within 1–3 months, potentially lifting grocery prices further.</div>

<p>Gasoline and diesel prices have surged due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade, increasing transportation and production costs in agriculture. New trade tariffs are further straining margins for farmers and retailers, leading to anticipated grocery price hikes in the coming months as costs are passed to consumers.</p>

Fuel and trade cost surge set to pressure food prices