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[inasia2008]

As the Silver State's fuel prices hit all-time highs, Nevada's brothel employees find it harder to make a living these days, leaving some people wondering whether they should stay in the business.

At the Stardust Ranch in eastern Nevada, bartender Cindy Howe says they're "down to only two girls. They don't want to come here because business is down."

The brothel is about to change hands after soaring gas prices affected the number of customers willing to drive out to Ely. Now its owners are forced to sell.

Truckers, who provide steady business to many of Nevada's 28 legal brothels, are now paying 40 percent more this year to fill up their rigs. A gallon of diesel averages $4.69 across the country, up $1.89, or 67.5 percent, from a year ago, according to the Department

[starlagurl]

Hmmm... interesting...the price of oil affects absolutely everything...haha

What has it affected in your life?

I've been commuting by bicycle for about six years now. A car is just too much money and hassle for me.

[mmbcross]

I see that the truckers are now filling their rigs instead of filling their girlfriends. It's a hard life!

Higher fuel prices mean I drive slower, accelerate less, coast more. I have a 96 Nissan Maxima and I'm getting 24 miles to the gallon (that's statute miles for US gallons).

[starlagurl]

*groan* Oh Martin, you're always good for a cheesy joke or pun...