Rep. Aguilar Visits Local Food Truck Impacted by Rising Gas Prices and Affordability Crisis

Since Trump's war with Iran began, gas prices in San Bernardino County have soared to over $5.50 per gallon

SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) visited the La Bufadora Baja Grill food truck, a local, family-owned restaurant chain that has been impacted by the skyrocketing price of gas caused by Trump's war in Iran. La Bufadora Baja Grill relies on their food trucks to serve customers throughout the Inland Empire. The higher cost of gas in San Bernardino County and the rising cost of other goods, thanks to Trump's war with Iran and his chaotic tariffs, have put financial pressure on La Bufadora Baja Grill. You can find photos from the visit above and here.

"From the gas pump to your favorite lunch spots, hardworking Americans are paying the price for Trump's war in the Middle East," said Rep. Pete Aguilar. "For local restaurants like La Bufadora that rely on their trucks to serve their customers, higher gas prices mean lower profits. Small businesses and working people can't afford to pay the price for Trump's war with Iran. It's time for the President to end this reckless conflict overseas and focus on bringing down costs for people here at home."

"La Bufadora Food Truck prides itself on bringing the authentic taste of La Bufadora Baja Grill anywhere it is welcomed," said Ruben Fuentes Jr., Administrative Coordinator, La Bufadora Food Truck. "With rising costs of oil, gasoline, diesel, and produce, increasing our prices without risking customer loyalty is becoming more difficult than ever. Our business is strictly mobile, which is the only major difference from our brick and mortar locations around Southern California. Therefore, maintaining costs similar to those of the restaurants will not continue to be feasible if costs keep increasing. A heavy-duty, diesel-powered truck tows the food truck, and two premium-fuel generators provide power. Gasoline and diesel expenses alone have increased by more than $500 compared to last year. All our produce is delivered from our parent corporation's factory, and naturally, those delivery costs have also increased. If this negative trend continues, we will have no choice but to increase our prices. As a family-owned and operated business, we risk our livelihood by making these decisions."