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

Rising fuel and transportation costs are increasing financial strain on abortion funds that assist people traveling to access care in states where abortion is restricted. Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, demand for these funds has more than doubled, with per-person costs rising from under $200 to nearly $400. Leaders report funding shortages, service pauses, and a surge in out-of-state requests, particularly from Texas.