Fuel Costs Crush Food Trucks

Fuel prices may be dipping, but for food truck owners, every gallon still cuts deep into profits. Amber Quinn-Elliott of Sweets on the Street battles rising diesel costs that power her entire operation — from ice cream machines to mobile kitchens — forcing her to skip events and stop discounting big orders. At Moes Tacos, summer’s festival rush means more miles and more fuel bills, even as they try to keep prices steady. Still, hope flickers: recent drops and Indiana’s gas tax break have eased the pain, with Amber cheering at $3.43 a gallon — and hoping it keeps falling. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2616468d84ab522b