JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As gas prices rise across the country, it’s not just drivers who are feeling the strain. Some mobile businesses in the Jackson-metro area have been affected.
Their daily operations rely on fuel, not just for getting from place to place, but also to power generators for coolers and equipment. Since gas prices started to spike recently as the war in Iran continues, one local food truck is feeling the impact.
“It’s costing us at least a third more, you know, every week that we’re out here. We have to pay about a third more than we were paying before the gas prices hiked up recently,” said Monique Anderson, the owner of Mo’ Betta Dessert Bar.
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Anderson said her business had to find ways to cut costs behind the scenes, so customers don’t see an increase in prices…