20 years ago

A summer of record high gas prices has left many Homer halibut charters tightening their belts, according to several charter-owners. As the price at the pump soared throughout the nation, many charter businesses, which consume thousands of gallons per year, struggled with the increased costs. Several owners say they will raise their prices. Some fear the real impact is yet to come. The price of regular unleaded fuel per gallon out at the harbor’s Petro Marine station on Wednesday had increased from about $1.98 in 2004 to $2.68, according to Russell Cooper, the Homer plant manager. The price per gallon of diesel increased from about $1.80 to $2.48, he said.

— From the issue of Sept. 8, 2005

30 years ago

Homer’s Jim Clymer said he felt bad for the charter industry when a sou

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