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Commuting costs rise as office attendance increases

commuting costs return to office gasoline prices vehicle maintenance workplace trends

As more employees return to physical offices, the financial and time burdens of commuting are increasing. According to data from Ipsos, 49% of workers now commute five or more days per week, while the proportion of those with no office requirement has fallen to 13%.

Economic pressures are compounding this shift. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline reached $4.07 by the end of August 2026. Additionally, vehicle maintenance and repair costs have risen 6.6% year-over-year.

While auto insurance saw a slight decline in July, the national average for full-coverage insurance remains $187 per month. Other significant expenses include the cost of vehicle ownership, which can reach $11,577 for new vehicles, averaging approximately 77.18 cents per mile.

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Insurify · Ipsos · U.S. Energy Information Administration · Way.com

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Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office - Perryville Republic Monitor [republicmonitor.com]
Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office - The Ponte Vedra Recorder [pontevedrarecorder.com]
Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office - Hood County News [www.hcnews.com]
Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office [localnews8.com]
Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office [keyt.com]
Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office [kioncentralcoast.com]
Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office [kesq.com]