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Story summary
- Diesel prices in Vietnam have more than doubled due to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Nguyen, an e-hailing driver, says he spends about half his earnings on fuel, prompting many to stop working.
- Rising fuel costs force families to limit gas use as parents commute to cities for work.
- The Vietnamese government suspended an environmental tax to ease pressure.
- Airlines have reduced flights.
