LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The war in the Middle East and the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz continue to hurt Americans at the gas pump. Nationwide, prices have surged to an average of $4.52 a gallon, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).
Here in Arkansas, drivers are feeling the squeeze too, with many now paying well over $4 just to fill up.
Many small business owners rely on the road to make a living, and these prices are hurting their profit margins and inflicting doubt. Business owners throughout the Natural State are being stretched thin, especially in rural Arkansas, where some weeks, businesses are lucky just to make a profit…