Friday, July 25, 2008

Indian Country Struggles with Skyrocketing Gas Prices

Rising gas prices are forcing individuals across the country to make tough budget choices as they are seeing their travel expenses and home energy costs rise. This impact is felt even more in Indian Country, where incomes are often lower and energy needs higher.

Reports from across the country are noting that Native Americans and tribal governments are feeling the pinch from higher fuel costs, particularly on more remote and large reservations and in Alaska. At risk are individuals’ abilities to commute to work, obtain health care, visit family members, attend powwows and heat or cool their homes. At the tribal government level, rising prices can affect transportation, meal delivery to elders, law enforcement activities and numerous other services provided to members. Read more about it here.

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