Your gas prices are still going up, here's why
So here's the thing about Utah — we're kind of at the mercy of the world when it comes to gas prices. You drive past the Sinclair up on 1300 East, or that Chevron by Liberty Park, and you just kinda watch the numbers tick up like it's a game show you're losing. AAA is out here saying it's all tied back to what's happening with the oil industry on the global stage, especially with that conflict in Iran. Yeah, no, it's not exactly shocking, but it still stings when you’re filling up to head down to St. George for a weekend.
What This Means for Salt Lake City Drivers
* **Your Commute Just Got Pricier:** Whether you're battling the I-15 traffic at the Point of the Mountain or just heading up Big Cottonwood Canyon for a hike, that extra dollar or two per gallon adds up.
* **Local Businesses Feel It:** Think about all the small businesses, from the food trucks at The Gateway to the contractors working out in Tooele, that rely on fuel to operate. Those costs get passed down.
* **The Outdoors Get More Expensive:** Trying to escape the inversion for a ski day at Alta? Filling up that SUV just to get to the trailhead for a Wasatch Front hike? You're going to feel it in your wallet.
That's the Crossroads, friends — greatest snow on earth and the weirdest liquor laws. And now, pricier gas to enjoy it all. It’s enough to make you consider carpooling, or maybe just staying put in Sugar House for the weekend.
Bryce Christiansen, MiTL Sports Desk, Salt Lake City.
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