Fuel

• Pressure mounting Shipped goods

to raise gas prices for • Cargo vessels must wait to
the summer driving have oil-coated hulls
season; concerns about cleaned before heading up
future supply main shipping lanes in
disruptions may drive the Mississippi River;
prices even higher ships may unload
elsewhere driving up
costs; higher prices

Big impact expected for tires,

steel, fruit, grain,
coffee
The economic impact of the oil
spill in the Gulf is uncertain, but
its reach will likely contribute to
rising prices in many industries.

Tourism Seafood
• Impacting the • Fishing closures
beginning of booking are limiting seafood
season for summer producers and will cause
vacations; boating, shortages for restaurant owners
parasailing and fishing nationwide; prices of oysters and
activities limited crab already rising, shrimp
expected to follow

Source: Reuters, AP Graphic: Melina Yingling © 2010 MCT