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Businesses already hurt by Middle East war as fuel prices jump

A business survey published Tuesday found soaring fuel costs tied to the Middle East conflict and disrupted supply chains are already harming companies.

Published Mar 24, 2026, 1:38 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Business survey data published Tuesday shows soaring fuel prices linked to the Middle East war and snarled supply chains are already hurting businesses. The survey points to an immediate economic impact from the conflict as companies face those pressures.