Gig Workers Struggle with Soaring Gas Prices Amid Regional Tensions
Rising gas prices, driven by regional tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, are significantly impacting gig workers such as rideshare drivers and couriers, who face shrinking profit margins. With gas prices reaching $4 per gallon and a 22% monthly increase in some areas, these workers are unable to raise service rates and are forced to adapt their work strategies to maintain earnings.
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