US Edition
Published • loading... • Updated
Rising Gasoline Prices a Double Blow for Drivers Who Use Their Own Vehicles for Work
Fuel prices rose 34% nationally, increasing costs for millions of U.S. drivers who rely on personal vehicles, with some small businesses raising reimbursements and prices to cope.
- On Monday, the national average price for gas reached $3.99 per gallon, up 34% from a month earlier, affecting nearly 27% of civilian workers who rely on personal vehicles for their jobs.
- Diesel prices climbed 44% over the last month, forcing Phoenix business owner Rachel Hunter of Cactus Crew Junk Removal & Thrift Store to pay $6.09 per gallon, up from $3.62 just weeks ago.
- Platforms like DoorDash and Instacart offer fuel payments for drivers traveling 125 miles or more weekly, helping gig workers like Sarah Noell, who spends 20 hours making deliveries in Lynchburg, Virginia.
- Small business owners are adjusting reimbursement rates to retain staff, with Molly Kenefick of Doggy Lama Pet Care Inc. in Oakland raising rates to 80 cents per mile for 15 employees.
- Uber driver Leslie Sherman-Shafer in the San Francisco Bay Area noted that most passengers decline to tip to offset higher fuel costs, saying, "We rely on the generosity of the tip.
Insights by Ground AI
27 Articles
27 Articles
Leslie Sherman-Shafer, Uber driver in the San Francisco Bay area, prefers to start every shift with the full tank.
·Los Angeles, United States
Read Full Article
Rising gasoline prices a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work
Millions of drivers use personal vehicles for their work, from delivery and ride-share providers to self-employed electricians, nannies, home health care aides and real estate agents.
·Washington, United States
Read Full Article
Associated Press News+14 Reposted by 14 other sources
Rising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work
Driving a car, van or truck is a big part of many Americans’ workdays. Millions of people have jobs that require using personal vehicles for work.
·United States
Read Full Article
Faced with persistently high gasoline prices, consumers are increasingly prioritizing vehicles with superior fuel efficiency. This is not only a short-term solution but also a strategic choice to optimize operating costs in the long term.
·Viet Nam
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources27
Leaning Left8Leaning Right3Center14Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Center
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources are Center
56% Center
L 32%
C 56%
12%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
