'Spending more on gas than groceries:' Rising fuel prices drive more San Antonio families to the Food Bank amid Iran war
Rising gas prices are creating even more pressure on families already struggling to afford everyday essentials, which has led to a spike in demand at the San Antonio Food Bank compared to the same time last year. The ongoing war in Iran has disrupted the global supply chain of crude oil, which has led to increased gas prices. In San Antonio, many families are seeing the costly impacts at the pump and in many cases having to weigh the purchase of fuel and food.