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San Francisco-based delivery company announced the program
Monday as the national average price for gas hit $3.96 per
gallon in the U.S., according to AAA. That’s 35% higher than one
month ago.
Global oil prices have soared since the Iran war began on Feb.
28. Last week, Brent crude oil, the international standard,
briefly rose above $119 per barrel, up from roughly $70 before
the war began.
Iran has halted most shipments of oil through the Strait of
Hormuz and has also attacked oil and gas facilities around the
Persian Gulf in response to an Israeli attack on an important
Iranian natural gas field.
DoorDash said U.S. drivers with a DoorDash debit card will earn
10% cash back on any gas purchase, up from the usual rate of 2%.
More than half of DoorDash drivers have the card, the company
said.
The company said drivers who travel 125 miles or more while
making deliveries will also receive a weekly fuel payment,
starting at $5 and up to a maximum of $15.
In Canada, DoorDash drivers will receive up to $36 Canadian
dollars per week based on the miles they travel to make
deliveries.
DoorDash said both programs will remain in effect through April
26. It announced a similar gas price relief program in Australia
late last week.
It’s not yet clear if rivals will match DoorDash’s payments.
GrubHub said last week that it is keeping a close eye on gas
prices. Messages seeking comment were left Monday with Uber and
Lyft.
DoorDash launched a similar temporary program in 2022 when U.S.
gas prices topped $4 per gallon. At the time, Uber and Lyft also
put in place temporary gas surcharges for customers.
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