On Friday, April 3, Las Vegas saw its highest average diesel price on record, according to AAA, as the conflict abroad continues to affect oil supply and prices. The average price per gallon of diesel was $6.389 — up about 4 cents from the day prior, which also was a record before Friday’s price beat it.
When you put it into context, the increase is even more stark; $3.880 was the average price for a gallon of diesel at this time last year in Las Vegas. Today, it’s almost $3 more, and the businesses that keep our community running are feeling it.
I spoke with folks at a local logistics business about how this is impacting them.
Average diesel prices hit all-time record in Las Vegas, taking bigger bite out of budgets for businesses
I went out to Navis Pack & Ship to speak with operations manager Mitchell Jones. The business moves valuable pieces, supporting artists, furniture dealers, designers, auctions, and much more. Their crews and trucks are on the road daily, and he tells me the high diesel prices are taking a bigger bite out of their budget…