“Gas Prices Rise in January: Higher gas prices could signal a tough year for small businesses dependent on transportation.”
So reads the headline today at Inc.com. It is sad to see Inc become yet one more reactionary liberal media outlet that provides no context to important stories like this one.
“High gas prices may signal a tough year for businesses dependent on transportation, and businesses dependent on drivers. Small businesses in tourist towns, for example, would suffer when gas prices spike, both because fewer drivers may visit, and because those who do would have less discretionary cash after paying for gas.”
Such hyperbole is a real shame from a source I used to find very informative and helpful for small businesses.
The truth is that gas prices have been cycling up and down over the last 12 months, as seen in this graph from a public site of AAA I found in less than two minutes of searching on the web.
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