Record-high diesel prices spark struggle for local food vendors

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – AAA says for the primary time ever, common fuel costs are above 4 {dollars} in all 50 states. However common fuel isn’t even the priority.

Diesel could quickly be in restricted provide.

John Ennis says he’s at all times had a knack for cooking. He began as a style tester for his mother— and after he started cooking himself— he’d perch on a hill to look at his household collect round his meals.

“It’s an excellent feeling. To know that folks get pleasure from what you do,” stated Ennis, Jerk Metropolis Truck. “I might go to Atlanta, and I might spend $1,500-$2,000. Now for that very same quantity of products or much less, I’m spending $3,500-$4,500.”

It’s not simply the price of components which have gone up— fuel— which fuels his generator has gone up too. He says he has to soak up lots of these prices to not lose clients.

“Though the costs of products are going up, one nonetheless has to maintain the menu at a minimal,” he stated.

Whereas costs go up— issues loom over having any inventory, to start with. Pilot says Georgia is presently going through tight availability of diesel.

It’s one thing they are saying they’re having to intently monitor, as some fear a few scarcity. A domino impact from the battle in Ukraine, and a refinery that closed mid-pandemic that provided the complete east coast.

“Meaning my truck. If I don’t have diesel, I can’t go. The truck makes use of diesel,” stated Ennis.

Ennis says he’s holding down his nook. He is aware of— his years of expertise will maintain folks coming again for extra.

“I’ve a very good following. They at all times discover me,” he stated

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