The average cost of a gallon of gas in the US stands at $3.37, according to AAA, down from $3.50 a month ago, CNN reports. That decline led many companies to end fuel surcharges, a move that has been met with mixed reactions. Fuel surcharges that were added in response to skyrocketing energy prices following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine went directly to ride-share drivers and were meant to help soften the blow of high gas prices.
Beginning last March, Uber riders were paying an extra $0.45 or $0.55 in fees per trip and an additional $0.35 or $0.45 for Uber Eats food delivery, depending on the location. Lyft riders were paying a $0.55 surcharge per ride. Amazon also tacked on a $5 fuel and inflation surcharge on some merchants. The removal of surcharges means consumers have fewer fees — but it also means drivers will have less of a cushion to pay for gas.
just paid 3.06 at BJs
Whoop dee doo. When Prez. Addlepated Biden took office, gas prices in NY were around $2.60, making the national average about $2.45.
Yes thanks to Trump’s economic collapse.
No Charlie, Thanks to President Trump’s energy independence programs.