Diesel prices surge in Las Vegas, straining trucking businesses
By Victoria Saha
Published on March 26, 2026.
The average price for diesel in Las Vegas is now $5.76 per gallon, compared to $3.80 a month ago. This increase is due to the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway in the Middle East, slowing oil flow. Truck driver Paul Hodge said it costs $1,000 to fill up his semi but could only afford 34 gallons. Co-owner of Triple 7 Movers, Itay Dadon, said the increase is costing them $15,000-$20,000 a month and affecting their moving trucks. They are not passing these costs to customers yet.
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