Rising diesel prices could soon drive up grocery bills in El Paso as shipping costs climb

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Rising diesel prices could soon show up in higher grocery bills for El Paso shoppers as the cost of moving food climbs.

Trucks can only carry so much, and long hauls often require multiple fuel stops.

Local produce and freight leaders said that is driving up the cost of getting food to stores, with those increases often passed along to consumers…

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