Rising diesel prices ripple through southern Colorado economy

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Gas prices are climbing across Colorado, and the increase is being felt far beyond the pump.

According to the AAA, the average price of gasoline nationwide reached about $3.63 per gallon as of Friday, with Colorado Springs at $3.71 per gallon, Pueblo at $3.67 per gallon, and the state sits at $3.68 on average.

Economists say fuel costs affect nearly every part of the economy because petroleum products are used to transport goods and power industries across the country…

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