Lawncare Businesses Forced To Embrace Fuel Surcharges As Iran War Keeps Gas Prices Climbing

CBS Minnesota

May 5, 2026

Gas prices in the Twin Cities can be up to $4.20 a gallon these days, and it's happening as Minnesota is revving up for summer. But the long-awaited warmth comes alongside a cold, hard truth.

"We spend about $75,000 to $100,000 a year on fuel: lawn mowers, trucks, weed whips, blowers," said Steve Mura, owner of Barrett Landscaping. "We have 20-something vehicles, six skid loaders, tons of small equipment, so fuel is a big part of our math."

Same goes for the industry as a whole. About 40% of revenue goes to fuel, according to Financial Models Lab.

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