Diesel Prices Hit Record High Across Nevada Thanks to Lombardo-Trump Economy
Since Joe Lombardo embraced Donald Trump’s war with Iran, new reports show that diesel prices are hitting an all-time high — forcing grocery stores and small businesses to raise their prices. Instead of calling out Trump’s cost-raising agenda, Lombardo doubled down on his support for this seemingly endless war, signing a letter urging Congress to spend even more taxpayer dollars on this reckless conflict that is driving up costs.
In the Lombardo-Trump economy, delivery drivers are working fewer hours to avoid gas bills eating their entire paycheck and local food trucks are cutting services to avoid raising prices on customers. In fact, nearly 70 restaurants in Nevada already shut their doors as business slows and food costs continue to rise. While Trump’s war pummels Nevadans’ pocketbooks with no end in sight, Lombardo continues to take orders from his “commanding officer.”
News 4: Reno diesel prices near $7 a gallon force food trucks to rethink events
Key points:
- Diesel prices in Reno are approaching $7 a gallon, and for some small businesses the impact is stretching far beyond the pump.
- For food truck owners, fuel is not just another line item — it is essential to getting to events and powering equipment once they arrive. Kurtis Tan, owner of the Mr. Yummy Yummy food truck, said rising diesel costs are affecting both transportation and the cost of supplies.
- “Every mile counts. Not only transportation, but the food costs have increased due to mileage. The supply companies really put that down on us, and we don’t want to put that on the customer,” Tan said.
- Tan said event costs are up about 20% to 25% compared to last year, even as business remains strong.
- According to GasBuddy, diesel powers much of the U.S. economy, and record-high prices are making it harder for businesses to absorb the added costs. Patrick De Haan, GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis, said diesel is critical across multiple industries.
- “Diesel is the fuel that powers the U.S. economy from trucks to tractors and trains. Businesses are having a tough time getting used to these higher diesel prices,” DeHaan said.
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