US-Iran War's Economic Toll Hits Home with Rising Fuel Costs

Rising fuel costs from the US-Iran war are hitting American businesses and consumers, with companies like United Airlines and JetBlue raising baggage fees and Amazon introducing a 3.5% "fuel surcharge" on sellers. Businesses, especially those reliant on trucking, are facing higher diesel fuel prices and increased operating costs, but may not be able to raise prices without hurting customers. The war's impact on fuel prices is seen as a tax on consumers, potentially slowing growth and hitting spending.