The
residents of Nome, Alaska, could be looking down the gas hose of gas at
$9 a gallon. The coastal city of more than 3,500 residents that is
known for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is iced-in, and a massive
winter storm this month prevent a barge that usually carries fuel from
getting to shore. The most likely plan is to fly it in, but it would be
expensive and could be a logistical nightmare. A gallon of gas was
selling for $5.98 and jet fuel $6.77 a gallon two days ago. The next
barge delivery wouldn’t be until next June. In the meantime, flying fuel
to the city could increase the cost per gallon by $3 to $4.
