A senator is pressing the IRS to raise the mileage deduction that Uber drivers rely on to offset spiking gas prices

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Economy
A woman sits behind the seat of a Honda car while driving. In a smartphone holder to her right, a phone shows a ride-hailing app with directions for completing a ride.
Senator Ruben Gallego asked for a higher per-mile deduction from the IRS in a Thursday letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Fuel prices are going to make sending your packages more expensive

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
A United States Postal Service (USPS) worker carries containers and packages from a vehicle in Tracy, California, US, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
The USPS plans to raise prices in some of its mail categories by 8% come April 26.

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DoorDash is giving drivers gas 'relief payments' as prices at the pump near $4 a gallon

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
A moped rider with a red DoorDash insulated bag waits at an intersection in Washington, DC.
DoorDash delivery drivers can earn "relief payments" for fuel based on how far they drive each week, the company said on Monday.

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Top economist Steve Hanke says Iran is channeling Muhammad Ali — and could deal a 'knockout blow' to the US

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
Steve Hanke
Steve Hanke.

Steve Hanke

What smart people are saying about oil's latest spike to nearly $120 a barrel

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Economist Paul Krugman laying out some predictions while speaking at an event.
Nobel economist Paul Krugman warned a prolonged oil shock could trigger stagflation.

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Higher gas prices spark a surge of search interest in EVs

Tech Insider : Business
A white Volkswagen ID. 4 with its driver's door is parked inside a VW dealership showroom.
Gas prices are spiking. So are some internet searches for EVs.

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The higher gas prices go, the more the math on a Costco membership starts to make sense

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
Drivers fill their tanks at a Costco gas station in Commerce, California, on March 10, 2026, as fuel prices rise amid the war with Iran.
Drivers fill their tanks at a Costco gas station in California as fuel prices rise amid the war with Iran.

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Map shows gas prices have risen above $3 a gallon in every US state — the first time since 2023

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style
A map of the 50 US states in blue. The darkest blue states, like Florida and California, have the highest average gas price.
Gas prices have been climbing across the US. Now, no state has an average price below $3, according to AAA.

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Surging oil costs pour fuel on the return-to-office debate

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
A person walks past a gas station in New York
A person walks past a gas station, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in New York.

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EV owners are taking a victory lap as gas prices skyrocket: 'I had no idea, I drive a Tesla'

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A driver plugs their black Tesla into a solar-canopy Supercharger station. There are several other EVs plugged into other ports in the background.
The average price for a gallon of regular gas is soaring across the US. Some EV owners are taking a victory lap.

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