Rising costs of fuel, other goods squeeze already strained abortion funds

Rising fuel and travel costs are increasing financial strain on abortion funds, which help people travel for care in states with abortion restrictions. Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, these funds have supported over 158,000 people in 2025 at an average cost of nearly $400 per person, with some funds pausing services due to funding shortages. Specific examples include the Blue Ridge Abortion Fund in Virginia and Cobalt Abortion Fund in Colorado, which reported significant spending increases.