Northern California Gas Prices Top $6 As Food Truck Owners Feel The Squeeze

CBS Bay Area

May 13, 2026

For the first time this year, the average price of a gallon of gas in Northern California has climbed above $6, and food truck owners in Modesto say the rising fuel costs are taking a serious toll on their businesses.

At Modesto's downtown Grub Hub food truck park, vendors say the pain at the pump is hitting far beyond their personal commutes. For many, fuel powers nearly every part of their operation.

"It's killing us. It's crazy," said Marshall Solorio, owner of the seafood food truck "Crab In Your Pants."

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