Hawaii's diesel prices have jumped sharply over the past year, and that's bad news for truckers, farmers, ranchers, and anyone buying goods on the islands.

• Diesel now tops $7 a gallon statewide, about $2 more than a year ago.
• Trucking and crane companies say their fuel bills have doubled or tripled.
• Some businesses are eating the cost to keep customers instead of adding a fuel surcharge.
• Big Island ranchers are hit hardest — moving cattle now costs over $100 a head, up from $30 to $40.
• Shipping and delivery costs are rising, so store prices will likely follow.

Outlook: Expect higher prices on goods across Hawaii in the coming months as businesses stop absorbing the fuel costs and pass them to customers.