Etiquette question: when should you offer (or ask for) gas money?

Etiquette question: when should you offer (or ask for) gas money?
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answer:For me, it’s only if it’s a long distance trip. I don’t generally ask for gas money if I’m just giving a friend or family member a ride somewhere. BUT I guess if I were driving someone around frequently, and they didn’t have a car with which to return the favor, I might try to work something out.
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