Rural Montana Struggles with Soaring Fuel Prices

Rural Montana Struggles with Soaring Fuel Prices

Author: The Daily News Now! April 24, 2026 Duration: 1:24

Fuel prices soaring in rural Montana, particularly in Winnett, are causing significant financial strain for ranchers and farmers. With high fuel costs, theyre struggling to maintain operations, from plowing fields to hauling hay. Fuel hauler Clay Fowler is also feeling the pinch, as his fuel costs have surged from over twenty-seven thousand dollars in February to nearly thirty-eight thousand dollars in March. Local store owners are also grappling with the high costs, leading to dry pumps and tough decisions about stocking fuel. Everyone is hoping for a drop in prices to ease the burden and keep the community moving.

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