The Toll of High Gas Prices: Two Stories

from National Public Radio

To get a sense of how rising gas prices affect some businesses, Melissa Block talks with two people whose work relies on fuel: Rusty Thompson, a Kentucky farmer who estimates that his tractors burn 5 to 12 gallons an hour, and Roger Wethington, co-owner of Fastimes Indoor Karting in Indianapolis. Wethington says he's conflicted about running an operation that burns gas for entertainment.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, April 18, 2006