LEGISLATIVE RESPONSE

Jun 11 2026OPINION

Rural Alaska struggles as fuel costs skyrocket

Rural Alaskans are feeling the heat—not just from the cold but from soaring fuel prices. With each dollar added to fuel costs, rural Alaska loses $100 million, according to researchers tracking the economic impact. Small towns face the worst of it as gasoline hits $9 per gallon in some places like B

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