By Mitchell Parton • May 22, 2026 •
Ivy Liu
This story was first published by Digiday sibling Modern Retail.
Higher fuel prices due to the war with Iran are putting pressure on Walmart’s customers and supply chain, and could lead to higher price tags on the shelf.
Consumers may face higher retail prices in the coming months due to higher-than-planned fuel costs in global distribution and fulfillment operations and the rising cost of food manufacturing, CFO John David Rainey warned on a call with investors Thursday morning.
