Marketplace · Thursday, August 13, 2026
Diane Tockterman, owner of Tocktermans Fishing Tackle, noted that the cost of plastic packaging for fishing lures has increased significantly due to oil prices. Natasha Jones of Local Stitch is also experiencing higher costs from distributors, impacting her ability to offer free shipping for online sales. Both businesses are facing increased ingredient and transportation costs, forcing price adjustments.
“The price on getting the material to make this jar has gone up considerably.”
“The eels go for $22. Tockterman expects that'll go up by a couple bucks to cover the increased cost of the plastic packaging, which is derived from oil.”
“Fewer of her distributors are covering shipping too. And when she adds online sales later this year, she won't be able to pay for it either.”
“We were selling this at $28 a skein and now we have to sell it at $35 per skein.”