Rising gas prices in El Paso are squeezing more than just commuters, with local food truck operators saying the spike is cutting into already-thin profit margins as they crisscross the city for events and catering.
Food truck owners and workers said the higher costs show up every time they fill up, especially for businesses that rely on fuel to tow trailers, run generators and travel to customers.
“Its been a lot with the gas prices. I’m basically paying double now just to get here,” said Catalina Onivas, a food truck owner. “Its changing from day to day.”…