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Utah County public works director warns fuel, materials surge could force midyear cuts; $250,000 shortfall possible
Summary
Public Works Director Richard Nelson told commissioners that asphalt, fuel and supply prices have jumped sharply — diesel up about 72% and asphalt about 32% — and said the county may need roughly $250,000 more for fuel this year and could request about a 10% larger budget in 2023.
Richard Nelson, Utah County Public Works Director, told the commission at its regular meeting that construction materials and fuel have climbed substantially this year and could require midyear budget adjustments. "If prices hold where they are right now, we're gonna need about another $250,000 to get through the end of the year," Nelson said.
Nelson said asphalt costs were "up about 32%" compared with the prior year and that diesel prices had risen "about 72%" in the period he cited. He gave specific retail and wholesale price examples, saying…
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