Fuel is so expensive that America's shrimpers can't afford to work

Shrimpers throughout the Gulf were already struggling even before the Iran war. Imported shrimp has nearly swallowed the market.

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — As of last week, it cost around $80,000 to fill up the fuel tank on Capt. Wilmer Ruiz’s shrimp boat. The trouble is, the crew would need to bring in close to three times the usual catch to make it worth getting on the water.

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