Record-high gas prices are forcing Lansing residents to make tough choices between driving and basic necessities as fuel costs soar to around $5 per gallon.
- Delivery drivers report fill-up costs jumping from $40 to $60 in recent weeks.
- Some residents have given up their cars entirely due to high fuel costs.
- Tips from customers now barely cover food expenses, not gas for work says one driver.
WATCH: LANSING DELIVERY DRIVER STRUGGLES WITH HIGH GAS PRICES
GAS PRICES IMPACT DELIVERY DRIVERS
Katherine Chadwell has been delivering food in Lansing for 30 years, the last few months for Cottage Inn. Chadwell says recent price spikes have completely changed how she approaches her job.
“I try to do as little as possible with the gas station, so I try to do at least $40 for a fill-up. It’s now gone up to $60 for a fill-up, so it makes a difference,” Chadwell said.
With gas prices reaching $4.79 to $4.80 per gallon, Chadwell says the economics of delivery driving have become nearly impossible…