Alarm over rising fuel costs adds to employee financial stress

Published Updated 5 Min Read

Gas pump prices rising with statistic demonstrating employee request for help with financial challenges from employers.
Visualization created with AI assistance based on original reporting.

  • Key insight: Discover how commuting-cost pressure is reshaping employer benefits strategy and retention tactics.
  • Expert quote: Offer deeper financial education and planning tools — immediate and long-term levers, says Kate Winget.
  • Supporting data: 84% of workers — and 95% of Gen Z — want employers to increase financial support.
    Source: Bullets generated by AI with editorial review

Financial stress is hitting a new high for employees thanks to the fallout of climbing fuel prices. Benefit leaders can ease the impact by reminding them about helpful offerings and reassessing flexible work and commuting policies.  

Lee Hafner
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Lee joined the EBN team in 2022, and covers areas including caregiving, employee health and wellness, healthcare innovation, and company culture. She created EBN's popular Benefits in Action and … Read full bio


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