Trending Now - Doordash Boosts Driver Pay Amid Rising Gas Prices in North America
WHO:
DoorDash, a San Francisco-based delivery company
U.S. and Canadian drivers, referred to as Dashers
WHAT:
DoorDash announced a similar gas price relief program in Australia on March 17th, 2026.
GrubHub stated last week that it is monitoring gas prices closely.
DoorDash is offering extra compensation to drivers as part of a temporary program to help offset rising gas prices.
The national average price for gas in the U.S. hit $3.96 per gallon, according to AAA.
This price is 35% higher than one month ago.
U.S. drivers with a DoorDash debit card will earn 10% cash back on gas purchases, up from the usual rate of 2%.
More than half of DoorDash drivers have the debit card.
Drivers who travel 125 miles or more while making deliveries will 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.
The programs will remain in effect through April 26, 2026.
WHERE:
United States
Canada
San Francisco, California
WHEN:
The announcement was made on Monday, March 23rd, 2026.
The programs will remain in effect through April 26th, 2026.
WHY:
The relief program is a response to the ongoing rise in gas prices, exacerbated by the Iran-US war.
The program is designed to help offset rising gas prices, which are a significant expense for delivery drivers.
HOW:
DoorDash is providing cash back on gas purchases and weekly fuel payments based on mileage traveled for deliveries.
DoorDash is providing cash back on gas purchases and weekly fuel payments based on mileage traveled for deliveries.
(UPDATED March 24, 2026 01:44 UTC)
In response to the ongoing rise in gas prices, which have been worsened by the Iran-US war, DoorDash announced a new gas price relief program in Australia last week. This initiative includes cash back on gas purchases and weekly fuel payments based on the mileage traveled for deliveries. Meanwhile, GrubHub has stated that it is closely monitoring gas prices as the situation develops.
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(UPDATED March 23, 2026 19:49 UTC)
DoorDash has announced a temporary program to help its U.S. and Canadian drivers, known as Dashers, offset rising gas prices, which have recently hit an average of $3.96 per gallon, a 35% increase from last month. Starting today, Dashers using a DoorDash debit card will earn 10% cash back on gas purchases, while those traveling 125 miles or more for deliveries will receive weekly fuel payments ranging from $5 to $15, with Canadian drivers eligible for up to $36 per week based on mileage. This initiative will remain in effect through April 26, 2026, as DoorDash aims to alleviate the financial burden on its drivers.