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Pet Care and Uber Drivers Raise Prices Amid Gas Hikes

3/31/2026

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Molly Kenefick, owner of Doggy Lama Pet Care in Oakland, raised gas reimbursement to 80 cents per mile.
She plans to raise service prices in May because she fears losing clients.
Leslie Sherman-Shafer, Uber driver in San Francisco Bay Area, says gas costs rose from $25 to $40 per fill-up, forcing longer hours.
Chris Willatt of Alpine Maids in Denver has adjusted schedules to reduce driving and may raise charges.

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Molly Kenefick, owner of Doggy Lama Pet Care in Oakland, raised gas reimbursement to 80 cents per mile.
She plans to raise service prices in May because she fears losing clients.
Leslie Sherman-Shafer, Uber driver in San Francisco Bay Area, says gas costs rose from $25 to $40 per fill-up, forcing longer hours.
Chris Willatt of Alpine Maids in Denver has adjusted schedules to reduce driving and may raise charges.