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Gas Prices Surge: Pet Care Raises Rates, Protests Erupt

3/31/2026

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Molly Kenefick of Doggy Lama Pet Care Inc. raised gas reimbursement to 80 cents per mile and plans to raise prices in May.
In Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kazoopy’s Pizza reports customers tipping more to help drivers with fuel costs.
In France, drivers protested rising diesel prices and sought government aid.
The U.S. national average gas price reached $3.99 per gallon, up 34% in a month.

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Molly Kenefick of Doggy Lama Pet Care Inc. raised gas reimbursement to 80 cents per mile and plans to raise prices in May.
In Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kazoopy’s Pizza reports customers tipping more to help drivers with fuel costs.
In France, drivers protested rising diesel prices and sought government aid.
The U.S. national average gas price reached $3.99 per gallon, up 34% in a month.