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- The national average for regular unleaded gas has reached $3.79 per gallon, with some areas exceeding $4 per gallon.
- Owners of 21st Century Pizza and Flowers by Donna report they may need to increase delivery fees to offset rising delivery costs.
- In Asheville, grocery stores report fuel surcharges increasing by 20-25%.
- Industry leaders warn that prolonged high fuel costs could worsen challenges for the trucking sector.
