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Las Vegas Dad Turns to Electric Car Amid Rising Gas Prices

4/12/2026

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Carlos Galiote, a father of five in Las Vegas, cites rising gas prices as a concern.
He charges his electric Ford Mustang instead of using his gas-powered Volkswagen.
He has not driven the Volkswagen for a month because fuel is costly.
Galiote works two jobs, Uber driver and waiter, to support his family.
He says inflation leaves people scared and desperate for a solution.

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Carlos Galiote, a father of five in Las Vegas, cites rising gas prices as a concern.
He charges his electric Ford Mustang instead of using his gas-powered Volkswagen.
He has not driven the Volkswagen for a month because fuel is costly.
Galiote works two jobs, Uber driver and waiter, to support his family.
He says inflation leaves people scared and desperate for a solution.