‘Adding Fuel to the Fire’: How Soaring Gas Prices Made a Difficult Touring Market Even Worse
Soaring gas prices, driven by the Iran war, have exacerbated challenges for artists in the touring market. With fuel costs rising approximately 50% in the U.S., many artists are facing tighter margins and increased expenses. This situation has made it difficult for some acts to turn a profit on their tours, as transportation costs continue to climb.
- ▪The cost of Brent crude oil has surged to over $100 a barrel due to the conflict in Iran.
- ▪Fuel prices for gasoline and diesel, essential for touring, have risen by about 50% in the U.S.
- ▪Touring companies are implementing surcharges of 25 to 35 cents per mile to cope with increased fuel costs.
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Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Share on Pinterest + additional share options added Share on Reddit Share on LinkedIn Share on Whats App Send an Email Print this article Post a Comment Share on Tumblr Touring 5/18/2026 ‘Adding Fuel to the Fire’: How Soaring Gas Prices Made a Difficult Touring Market Even Worse With the Iran war sending the price of fuel skyrocketing, artists already squeezed by post-pandemic cost increases are being confronted with even tighter margins.
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