美国农业部调查燃料成本对食品供应链和价格的影响. USDA investigates fuel cost impacts on grocery supply chain and prices.

美国农业部已对食品供应链中断展开紧急调查, 因燃料成本上升导致粮食分销商的运输费用增加. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched an urgent investigation into disruptions in the grocery supply chain, prompted by rising fuel costs that are increasing transportation expenses for food distributors. 调查的目的是评估燃油价格上如何影响全国超市必需品供应和定价. The probe aims to assess how escalating fuel prices are affecting the availability and pricing of essential goods in supermarkets nationwide. 官员说, 这些发现可以为稳定食品供应和保护消费者免受进一步的价格上做出政策决定. Officials say the findings could inform policy decisions to stabilize food supply and protect consumers from further price hikes.