Higher fuel costs could soon squeeze budgets for Nebraska agencies

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Wednesday’s average gas price in Nebraska hit $3.84 — up more than 80 cents from this time a year ago, with diesel costing about $1 more.

For local governments and school districts that use thousands of gallons of fuel a week, it becomes a big challenge.

“It’s definitely an increased cost of doing business,” said County Engineer Pam Dingman…

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