Rising gas prices, driven by overseas tensions, are hitting grocery bills, forcing some Southwest Las Vegas families to make tough choices at the store.
New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows energy prices jumped nearly 11% in March, with gasoline spiking more than 20% in just one month. Higher fuel costs make it more expensive to ship imported items like blueberries, limes, and tomatoes, and that cost is being passed on to shoppers.
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Rising gas prices, overseas tensions driving up grocery bills
According to USDA data, import prices have surged in just weeks. Limes are up more than 60%, blueberries jumped over 40%, and grapes rose more than 30%…