MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – Milwaukee County officials are warning that rising fuel prices could leave county departments facing a budget shortfall of nearly $1 million by the end of the year.
According to county leaders, departments could end 2026 approximately $1 million over budget if fuel prices increase another 50 cents per gallon.
The county budgeted $3.12 per gallon for diesel fuel this year. However, its most recent fuel delivery in May cost $4.87 per gallon, an increase of $1.75 above the budgeted amount…