ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Rising fuel costs aren’t just hitting drivers at the pump — they’re starting to ripple through the supply chain, with local grocery stores reporting higher delivery expenses.
At Hopey & Co. in Asheville, Assistant Retail Manager Peyton Rice says the store has already seen a noticeable jump.
“We’ve noticed about probably a 20-to-25 percent increase in our fuel surcharges on deliveries at the store,” she said…