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Skyrocketing gas prices due to the Iran war are causing financial strain for workers and businesses, particularly those relying on personal vehicles for work. Uber drivers, delivery personnel, and service professionals are feeling the pinch, with gas prices surging 34% in a month. Gig platforms like Uber and DoorDash arent covering fuel costs, forcing drivers to work extra hours just to break even. Companies are adjusting mileage reimbursements and cutting office trips to save fuel, while businesses grapple with the decision to raise rates or risk financial loss. Drivers are scrambling to find ways to offset costs, with some cherry-picking high-paying gigs and others dipping into savings. The situation is dire, with diesel haulers facing a brutal 80% increase in fuel costs. As the crisis enters its fifth week, businesses and workers are walking a tightrope, hoping for relief before its too late.

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