Getting in the holiday spirit has never been more expensive.
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Supply chain disruptions have seemingly impacted every aspect of the economy - even Christmas trees.
People making their traditional trip to Christmas tree lots this December should be prepared to experience sticker shock when they search for the next Douglas Fir to grace their home.
KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer explained on KCBS Radio’s "Bay Current" on Friday that the price of a Christmas tree can range anywhere from $40 to an astounding $250.
What’s to blame for inflated prices?
Among a variety of factors, gas prices are the main culprit.
Most lots in the Bay Area receive their trees from out of state. For example, ABC Tree Farms in Burlingame, a staple in the community for the last 40 years, imports their trees from Oregon. Shafer said those gas prices add up since movers have to haul those all the way down to the Bay Area.
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