As the US war with Iran continues with support from Gov. Joe Lombardo, fuel prices have surged, flights are being cut, and some workers say they can no longer afford to do their jobs.
Gas prices are climbing, flights into Las Vegas are getting canceled, and life in Nevada is becoming less affordable.
Much of that strain is tied to the ongoing US war with Iran, an effort Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has said he supports, as global instability continues to drive up fuel costs. As of April 30, gas prices topped $5 a gallon in Nevada, nearly $1 above the national average, according to AAA.
Those rising costs are already changing how people live and work. One Nevada woman told Fox5LasVegas she had to stop driving for Uber because gas prices were cutting too deeply into her earnings, making it impossible to turn a profit.
“Gas prices are out of control!” Sen. Jacky Rosen posted on Instagram. “Not only is it impacting everyday life, it’s forcing families to plan fewer summer vacations and cancel road trips, impacting local tourism.”
The impact is also hitting the travel industry directly. Delta Air Lines recently announced it would cancel flights from Raleigh-Durham to Las Vegas and cut about 3.5% of its overall schedule this quarter to offset rising fuel costs.
Taken together, these pressures are reshaping Nevada’s economy and also the way residents feel living in the state. A recent study showed that, because of Nevada’s heavy reliance on tourism and hospitality, higher travel costs and reduced demand make it one of the least desirable places to live.
