text: well it's going to cost more to move things in trucks that run on diesel so expect everything to go up in price\n\neventually if prices keep going up it's giong to screw up the economy.  certain industries won't be able to compete without access to cheap fuel.  the uS agriculture is really going to take a number.  retail also relies on cheap transport.  we might see gas prices high enough that we simple can no longer afford luxuries like fresh fruits and vegetables transported on trucks and conveniences like driving to the corner store for a gallon of milk.  in the long run we'll  have to go back to moving things on train and canal which is really going to screw things up.