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As gas prices rise, ride-hail drivers feel especially pinched at the pump

March 18, 2026

Gas prices worldwide have soared since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and the widening war has pinched tanker traffic in the crucially-important Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Ride-hail drivers, many of whom are on the road for hours a day, say they're being hit hard by the extra expense.



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