Economist weighs in on whether the cost of consumer goods will increase as gas prices rise

Economist weighs in on whether the cost of consumer goods will increase as gas prices rise

Residents are feeling the impact of rising gas prices, but they could potentially feel the impacts at the grocery store as well.Lafayette resident Jonathon Dugas said he is feeling the sting of increased gas prices."I just got through filling up my truck and excavator and its $240 for both vehicles and its just skyrocketing a few days. Its horrible. Its bad," he said.The ripple effects of rising gas prices could extend beyond fuel costs. Dr. Gre…