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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Wholesale inflation jumped six percent in April, the biggest increase since 2022, and local businesses like Dickman\u2019s Meat and Deli<\/b><\/u><\/i> are feeling the effects.<\/p>\n

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The business is paying more for fuel, which has impacted distribution and transportation prices, but is still waiting to see any notable increases in prices for meat from distributors.<\/p>\n

\u201cDefinitely gas needs to go down, that\u2019s for sure,\u201d said Tim L\u2019Armee, general manager of Dickman\u2019s.<\/p>\n

As oil prices continue to rise for the 10th straight week amid the ongoing conflict in Iran, businesses are adjusting to higher costs.<\/p>\n

\u201cUs driving around for the store, you know, gas is more expensive, and that\u2019s definitely a factor,\u201d L\u2019Armee said.<\/p>\n

Dan Dickman, the store\u2019s owner, tells 13 News he\u2019s paying nearly $100 more per fill-up for diesel for the truck he uses to deliver between his two stores.<\/p>\n

L\u2019Armee has worked for Dickman\u2019s for 20 years and said this reminds him of past inflation in 2008 and most recently in 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201c2022 was, yeah, it was pretty rough, and then there was an uptick in meat prices,\u201d L\u2019Armee said.<\/p>\n

L\u2019Armee said he hopes it doesn\u2019t get to that point this time around, but it is something he\u2019s been talking about with his distributors.<\/p>\n

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\u201cNothing major or significant, but I would imagine if the gas prices keep going up, that could definitely have an effect on the meat industry,\u201d L\u2019Armee said.<\/p>\n

He said that\u2019s especially true now, as there are factors this time of year that often negatively impact the meat industry.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoing into the summer, there\u2019s drought or wildfires, stuff like that,\u201d L\u2019Armee said.<\/p>\n

L\u2019Armee says while they\u2019ve kept prices down for consumers so far, it might not last if there is a price increase by Dickman\u2019s distributors.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would imagine if those prices \u2013 if the gas keeps going up \u2013 then it could impact them definitely, but always the goal is to keep prices low, keep customers coming back and keep employees employed,\u201d L\u2019Armee said.<\/p>\n

L\u2019Armee says as long as customers keep coming, Dickman\u2019s will be alright regardless of how expensive prices get. He hopes upcoming holidays like Memorial Day, Father\u2019s Day, and the Fourth of July will bring more people in looking to buy meat ahead of holiday barbecues, keeping business up.<\/p>\n

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