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news Al Jazeera 2026-04-06

Vietnam gig workers hit by rising fuel costs amid tensions

Diesel prices have drastically increased in Vietnam due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. This fuel cost surge is significantly impacting gig economy workers and general transportation throughout the region.


Diesel prices have more than doubled in the Southeast Asian nation amid Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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