Manchester flower shop feels impact of high gas prices

July 19, 2026 - 03:00

A Manchester flower shop is feeling the sting of rising fuel costs, a problem that small business owners across New Hampshire say is being driven by global conflicts far from their storefronts. Jacques Flower Shop, a local staple, has seen its operating expenses climb as gas prices continue their upward creep.

According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular gas in New Hampshire rose by two cents overnight, now sitting at $3.98. For a business that relies on delivery vans to get fresh arrangements to customers, every penny at the pump cuts into already thin margins. The shop's owner noted that the cost of transporting flowers from wholesalers has also gone up, forcing tough decisions about whether to raise prices or absorb the hit.

The situation highlights how international tensions can ripple through local economies. While the conflict driving these price increases may be thousands of miles away, its impact is felt in daily operations here at home. For now, Jacques Flower Shop is trying to keep its bouquets affordable, but the owner warns that without relief at the pump, customers may soon see higher price tags on their favorite blooms.