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Rising diesel prices are cascading across the economy, directly hurting transport-dependent businesses like moving companies and airlines. The iShares Transportation Average ETF (IYT) holds airlines and logistics companies facing severe margin pressure from fuel costs they cannot fully pass on. Input cost inflation without corresponding pricing power is a headwind for transportation sector profits. Companies successfully pass on all costs to consumers, or fuel prices quickly retreat.

Article states a surge in diesel and jet fuel prices due to the U.S.-Iran war, directly impacting business costs. Sustained geopolitical conflict and higher fuel prices should benefit companies in the energy sector. The war is creating a supply shock, supporting higher energy prices and sector profitability. Rapid de-escalation of conflict, swift government intervention to release reserves, or demand destruction.