"I drove for around seven or eight hours, making around 240,000 Vietnamese dong [$9.11] and then I paid 120,000 Vietnamese dong [$4.56] on petrol. I can't survive with this amount of money in the city."
"Because the petrol price is so high, so many drivers are turning off the app, going home and just not working. After today, I will turn off the app and stop working for a few days to see if the price goes down."
"Vietnam's government has rolled out a series of emergency measures to cushion the blow for citizens, including suspending an environmental tax on diesel, petrol, and aviation fuel until April 15."
In Vietnam, diesel prices have more than doubled amid Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, significantly affecting gig workers like e-hailing drivers. Many drivers are struggling to cover fuel costs, with some opting to stop working temporarily. The government has introduced emergency measures, including suspending an environmental tax on fuel to stabilize prices. The situation reflects broader economic challenges faced by workers in urban areas, particularly in cities with high motorcycle usage like Ho Chi Minh City.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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