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Gas prices topping $4 a gallon in West Palm Beach are putting pressure on lawn care businesses, and industry experts warn homeowners could soon see higher bills for yard maintenance. Vince Jean Baptiste, owner of JB Landscaping, said the cost of fueling his operation has become a serious burden. "It's been impacting me by a lot," Jean Baptiste said.
Rising gas prices squeeze lawn care businesses