As Iran War Pushes Up Gas Prices, Fresh Food Distributors Add Fuel Surcharges NYT | Top Stories Julie Creswell 31 March 2026 at 20:38 Delivering salmon, fruits and other perishable foods has become more expensive as the war with Iran pushes up diesel prices. © Sandy Carson for The New York TimesAs fuel costs rise because of the war in Iran, surcharges are being added to the shipping cost of certain food items, such as seafood imported from far-flung locations.