You’ve seen the headlines, news segments, and have likely passed by the signs. Maybe even have become numb to them. But in case you forgot, we’ll remind you that gas prices are ridiculously fucking high right now, due in part to an unnecessary war in Europe and a resurgence of “back to normal” activities.
At a minimum, right now a gallon of gas will run you a quarter shy of $6 at most gas stations in the L.A. area. No big deal for all you Tesla and Chevy Cruze drivers. And all you lucky business people with expense accounts that cover gas.
Meanwhile, some of us are just a paycheck away from being forced to siphon gas.
But be warned. Even if this surge in gas prices isn’t impacting your gas budget, it may soon have an impact on the price of your precious tacos and other street food. So don’t act surprised and brace yourself.
Food vendors, particularly those that rely on trucks and generators, are feeling the impacts of the increase in fuel costs from multiple different angles. “It’s tough ‘cause gas impacts not only our trucks but also our cost of goods,” Rudy Barrientos, owner and operator of Gracias Señor Taqueria, told L.A. TACO on Thursday.