Western Alaskans brace for lingering high fuel prices

6/18/2026

Alaska Economic Report

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Many villages only get one or two fuel deliveries by barge each year, so high spring prices due to the war with Iran are mostly locked in, even after a tentative peace deal brought some relief to global oil markets.

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Western Alaskans brace for lingering high fuel prices

Alaska Economic Report

More episodes from "Alaska Economic Report"

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At Celebration market, earrings are big business with a deeper meaning

Those working on the water are feeling the pinch as fuel prices surge

Alaska Small Business Development Center names new director

Businesses expand north with Ward Cove developments

Anchorage's garage sale season is here, and some neighborhoods go all out

Amid rising costs, Alaska struggles to attract the next generation of farmers

After a decade downtown, El Green Go’s food truck expands to a sit-down restaurant

How to approach airline travel planning in Alaska amid high fuel prices

Rising gas prices squeeze Alaska drivers and their budgets