DoorDash paying its Canadian drivers extra for gas — will this affect your delivery bill?
Some welcome news for DoorDash drivers in Canada.
The food delivery company announced on Monday that it is implementing what it calls a temporary emergency relief program for eligible DoorDash drivers as gas prices rise in Canada amid the war between Iran and the United States.
Earlier this month, Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. It’s a crucial passage way for one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, and its shutdown has caused oil prices and, therefore, fuel costs to spike.
Negotiations continue this week, with U.S. President Donald Trump extending the deadline for Iran to open the key waterway to an additional five days.
According to GasBuddy, gas prices in Canada reached their highest average of the year so far on Monday, at 172.7 cents per litre, which is why DoorDash is offering financial support to its drivers.
“Rising gas prices have a real impact on Dashers, especially those who are delivering the most. This program is about giving Dashers real savings at the pump,” stated Cody Aughney, vice president of Dasher and logistics at DoorDash.
How does the DoorDash program work?
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The food delivery company says its couriers will receive an additional $1.50 per 50 kilometres driven from March 23, 2026, to April 26, 2026, which is up to $36 per week. This is based on estimated distance travelled while actively completing deliveries on the app.
“This equates to approximately $0.36 per litre in savings for Dashers, based on average vehicle gas efficiency of 12 kilometres per litre,” reads the announcement.
If you’re a DoorDash driver, you won’t need to do anything because you’re automatically enrolled in the program.
Customers who are concerned that this might reflect on their delivery bills don’t need to worry — for now.
“This program is funded entirely by DoorDash and will not result in any additional fees for consumers or merchant partners at the moment,” reads the announcement. “DoorDash will continue to closely monitor gas prices and listen to Dashers as the situation evolves.”
Besides gas prices, Canadians can also expect their grocery bills and the cost of flights to soar as the U.S.-Iran conflict continues.