If you manage a trucking company that transports lumber and the future price of oil is expected to rise, you should anticipate a decrease in market price to transport lumber.

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If the future price of oil is expected to rise, the cost of fuel for trucks will increase, leading to higher operating costs for the trucking company. This typically results in an increase in the charges for transporting goods, including lumber, to cover the higher fuel expenses.

If You Manage a Trucking Company That Transports Lumber and the Future