Record-breaking diesel prices look set to push grocery bills even higher — and Thanksgiving is getting closer Record-breaking diesel prices look set to push grocery bills even higher — and Thanksgiving is getting closer Diesel prices hover near latest record price Wednesday, as Trump mulls export ban Record diesel-fuel prices are on a collision course with your grocery bill, experts say. /iStockphoto Rising diesel prices have been a “silent killer” for Americans’ wallets — but they could get louder soon, as prices for the fuel continue to shatter records. Higher diesel prices were already pressuring prices for groceries — especially perishables that are trucked to stores, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. But more diesel-related price increases on consumer goods could land just as people start thinking up their Thanksgiving menus, experts say.
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