HOUSTON \u2013 A Houston-area criminal defense attorney is feeling the impact of rising gas prices, not just on her own wallet, but on her employees as well.<\/p>\n
Bianca Santorini, who runs a criminal defense law practice and travels hundreds of miles each week to courthouses, client meetings, and depositions, says the recent spike in gasoline prices has become impossible to ignore.<\/p>\n
In just two months, gas prices have jumped more than a dollar per gallon, adding significant strain to her daily commute and business operations.<\/p>\n
Santorini says the financial pressure extends beyond her own travel. <\/p>\n
As the owner of a 10-person law firm and a mother of four, she noticed her staff was also struggling to keep up with transportation costs.<\/p>\n
\u201cI saw my employees struggling. A lot of them have children, and we\u2019re getting squeezed from all sides,\u201d Santorini said. <\/p>\n
In response, she made a major workplace change, shifting to a hybrid schedule that allows employees to work from home two days a week, with plans to potentially expand remote work further in the future.<\/p>\n
The adjustment, she says, is designed to ease financial stress while maintaining productivity in the office.<\/p>\n
Santorini hopes other business owners consider similar flexibility as families continue to feel the impact of rising fuel costs.<\/p>\n
For drivers looking for ways to save, free mobile apps like GasBuddy and Gas Guru can help locate the cheapest fuel prices nearby. <\/p>\n
Membership warehouse clubs such as Costco and Sam\u2019s Club also often offer discounted gas rates compared to traditional stations.<\/p>\n
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