Higher energy costs reach far beyond the gas pump. They move through transportation, refrigeration, packaging, distribution, and nearly every stage of the food supply chain.
In this April 7, 2026 interview with Newsradio WTAM 1100 Cleveland, economic strategist Dan Varroney explains how rising energy costs drive grocery-price inflation, squeeze small-business margins, and increase the cost of living for American families.
Dan also discusses why smaller businesses have less capacity to absorb these added expenses, causing higher costs to reach consumers more quickly.