Diesel price goes to 2 euros, and every product you bring into your home is transported by a truck. Will we feel that at Bol, Zalando or in the supermarket?

“If diesel becomes more expensive, everything becomes more expensive.” Now that the diesel price is climbing towards 2 euros, the transport sector is sounding the alarm. Transporters warn that they cannot swallow the extra costs themselves and will therefore pass them on. Will you immediately feel that in your wallet? We asked transport economist Roel Gevaers (UAntwerp).

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