Texas Gas Prices Soaring, Hurting Businesses & Consumers

0:00It's April 5th, this is El Paso News today, local news powered by AI. Gas prices in Texas are climbing fast, hitting folks right at the pump. Regular unleaded now averages $3.81 a gallon, up from $2.73 just a month ago, per triple A data. Diesel spiking even harder at $5.16 a gallon compared to $3.48 last month. That's squeezing truckers and delivery outfits the most. paid produce distributors like those in San Antonio, where fuel for one truck jumped from $4,200 to nearly $7,000. In a week, restaurant chains around Austin are filling a two, forcing menu tweaks on items like beef ribs, owners are split on fixes, some swallowing costs to skip customer surcharges, others passing hikes along despite pushback. Either way, diners and shoppers are tightening belts big time. High chain players say lean into what works, like protein heavy spots holding steady with

1:00loyal crowds, but high fuels just another grind in the thing. Business Game