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Ford’s Costs Are Climbing. Car Buyers May Be Next to Pay.
Ford expects nearly $2.5 billion in higher commodity costs this year. The company is still making billions in profit, but the pressure could eventually reach dealership lots.
By Brandon Crenshaw · October 30, 2026
Opinion
People Don’t Experience the Economy Through a Spreadsheet. They Experience It at the Pump.
Gasoline, eggs and groceries have become everyday measures of economic confidence. With Election Day next week, their political power comes from how often Americans see those prices, not from how…
By Will Davison Jr. · October 29, 2026
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Ford expects nearly $2.5 billion in higher commodity costs this year. The company is still making billions in profit, but the pressure could eventually reach dealership lots.