The cost of gas just keeps going up, and that can produce a huge ripple effect. The cost to ship all kinds of goods and commodities is climbing right along with gas and diesel prices.

The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel here in Georgia now tops $4.00 a gallon. Diesel prices here in Albany are above the state average at $4.03 a gallon. Those who rely on these trucks to bring them goods say that jump in fuel prices is being passed along and in some cases they've got not choice to pass it along to the customer.

At Austin's BBQ and Oyster Bar, Monday's lunch rush was no different than usual for the customers. For Owner Austin Newman the sandwiches being served are costing him more than they did three months ago.

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