BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — About 20% of the world’s oil is on hold after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war.
This prompted gas prices to steadily rise across the United States, currently sitting at around $5.70 a gallon in Kern County, according to AAA.
‘The longer this conflict goes on, the more price impacts we’re going to see’: Bakersfield economist worried about ongoing Iran conflict
An inconvenience for typical commuters, but an even larger blow for Bakersfield rideshare drivers who make a living off gas.
“Well you have to be more selective with the rides, if they pay more, and then when you put gas in it’s double the price so you just have to be more selective with the price more,” said Chad Langworthy, a Lyft driver…