Implications for Cash Flow: War With Iran Escalates

A September 2026 update on the Persian Gulf conflict and what it means for Sonoma County cash flow. Refining margins — not wellhead crude — are driving record diesel prices, with Santa Rosa fuel running far above national averages. Walks through the effect on vineyard costs, the fertilizer availability window, and the tourism revenue at risk from fewer day visits, plus the moves owner-operated businesses should make now.