Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as US boaters get ready to hit the water
Summary
Many U.S. boaters are adjusting their summer plans because fuel prices are higher than last year due to factors like the Iran war. Although gas prices have dropped recently, fuel still costs significantly more, pushing some boaters to use less or change how they spend time on the water.Key Facts
- Gas prices in the U.S. are about 34% higher than a year ago.
- Diesel fuel costs have risen by 53% compared to last year.
- Ethanol-free gasoline, preferred by many boaters, costs between 20 cents and $1 more per gallon than regular gas.
- At one gas station near Portage Lake, Michigan, ethanol-free gas sells for $7 per gallon.
- The National Marine Manufacturers Association says 100 million Americans go boating yearly and the industry is worth $230 billion.
- Many boaters still plan to go out on the water but may go less far, slower, or spend more time swimming and near docks due to fuel costs.
- Some boat owners say maintenance costs more than fuel, but rising fuel prices are causing concern.
- The ongoing conflict in Iran is cited as a key reason for higher fuel costs.
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