Uber Technologies Inc. announced on Friday a temporary fuel surcharge will be added from March 16 on fares and deliveries in the United States and Canada in response to surging gas prices. “Many people are feeling the sting of record-high prices at the pump—and that’s certainly true of drivers and couriers,” the company said in a statement. “While earnings on our platform remain elevated compared to historical trends, the recent spike in gas prices has affected rideshare and delivery drivers. To help reduce the burden, we are rolling out a temporary fuel surcharge.” Riders taking an Uber in the United States will have to pay a surcharge fee of $0.45 to $0.55 per trip, while a $0.35 or $0.45 consumer fee will be added to each Uber Eats order, depending on their location. The money charged will go directly to the workers, who are responsible for paying their own gas. The surcharges …