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April 25, 2022
Survey: Energy Costs Devastating Small Businesses Across the Nation
- More than half (62%) of small-business owners reported inflation having a substantial impact on their business; 31% said it was having a moderate impact.
- Nearly all (99%) of small-business owners reported the recent increase in gas and fuel prices is having some degree of negative impact on their business.
- More than three-quarters (77%) of small employers reported rising fuel costs (gasoline, diesel, fuel oil, etc.) was a substantial contributor to higher costs.
- Eighty-six percent of small employers are increasing the price of the goods or services.
- Thirty-one percent of small employers are taking on debt to finance higher costs.

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