DoorDash offers emergency gas relief as Iran conflict pushes US fuel prices higher
Mar 23rd 2026 · United States
After strikes and Iran's partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz raised global oil prices, DoorDash will give U.S. drivers 10% cash back on gas with its Crimson Visa and weekly $5 to $15 fuel payments through April 26.
- Iran closed most traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after strikes on February 28, disrupting roughly one fifth of global oil flows.
- U.S. gas prices have risen sharply, with some states up more than 30% in two weeks and the national average near $4 per gallon.
- DoorDash will give U.S. drivers 10% cash back on gas with its Crimson Visa debit card and weekly fuel payments of $5 to $15 for Dashers who drive 125 miles or more.
- Both DoorDash relief programs run through April 26 and could save Dashers about $1 to $1.50 per gallon from weekly payments depending on miles driven.
- DoorDash also highlights 2% cash back on EV charging and other EV incentives as online searches for electric vehicles have increased about 20% since the conflict began.
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