Rising Gas Prices Hurt Gig Workers, Truckers

0:00Stay informed in two minutes or less with Durham news today from the Daily News Now. Rising gas prices are squeezing gig workers and truck drivers across the country. The national average now sits at $3.79 per gallon, while in North Carolina it's $3.55. Diesel has spiked even higher to $5.5 a gallon. Delivery drivers like retired door dash worker Walter Colvin are feeling the pinch hard. A month ago, he filled up for just over $60, but now it's closer to $90. That has slashed his profits to about a quarter of what he used to earn. Colvin says the job barely pays off without solid tips, especially with gas eating into every trip. He's back on the road after retirement just to fund future vacations, but the math isn't working anymore. Meanwhile, trucking owner Laurence Carpenter is dealing with even steeper costs. He's paying about $100 more in diesel for each dump truck load of rocks or sand around the triangle area.

1:00Both drivers plan to keep pushing through the tough times. They're holding out hope that prices will drop soon and ease the strain on their businesses. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably. S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com. Made in AI.