Raleigh restaurants feel the impacts of all-time high diesel prices
Raleigh restaurant owners are reporting increased operational costs due to record-high diesel prices affecting the supply chain. Meanwhile, political discourse suggests that oil prices may remain elevated until after the 2026 midterm elections.
Why it matters
Rising fuel costs create inflationary pressure on small businesses and food prices, impacting the broader economy.
Friday marks yet another day of record average diesel gas prices.
The national average reflects a record-breaking $6 a gallon for diesel fuel, and an all-time high for North Carolina sitting at $5.90.
The effects of the high prices are hitting local farmers , and the ripple effect impacts restaurants, too.
Max Gaskins, co-owner of Café Luna in Raleigh, said that the family-owned business may not see much impact from the price of diesel, since they import good directly.
However, Gaskins finds the price of goods becomes noticeable when there's consistent fluctuation. “You don’t kind of really notice it until it’s end of the month and you’re doing inventory," he said.
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