Other delivery and transport companies such as Uber, DoorDash and Australia-post" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="7939" data-entity-type="organization">Australia Post are weighing whether to charge more Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Rideshare giant DiDi has raised its prices to cover soaring petrol costs , becoming one of the first major companies after the airlines to charge Australian consumers more as a result of the conflict in the Middle East. Uber, DoorDash and Australia-post" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="7939" data-entity-type="organization">Australia Post were among the delivery and transport companies weighing whether to add charges, as small businesses hike fees. Continue reading...
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WED · 2026-03-18 · 06:36 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0318-25576
NSR-2026-0318-25576News Report·EN·Economic Impact
DiDi raises prices in Australia to cover soaring petrol costs amid conflict in the Middle East
DiGiD has raised prices in Australia to cover soaring petrol costs due to the conflict in the Middle East. This move makes DiGiD one of the first major companies to charge Australian consumers more as a result of the conflict.
Luca IttimaniThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-18 · 06:36 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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DiGiD has raised prices in Australia to cover soaring petrol costs due to the conflict in the Middle East. This move makes DiGiD one of the first major companies to charge Australian consumers more as a result of the conflict. Other delivery and transport companies such as Uber, DoorDash, and Australia Post are considering adding charges amid rising fuel costs. The price hike is expected to affect consumers who use these services. The conflict in the Middle East has led to increased oil prices, resulting in higher petrol costs for companies like DiGiD. This increase will be passed on to Australian consumers.
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DiDi has raised its prices to cover soaring petrol costs.
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Uber, DoorDash and Australia Post were among the delivery and transport companies weighing whether to add charges.
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DiDi is one of the first major companies after the airlines to charge Australian consumers more as a result of the conflict in the Middle East.
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Small businesses hike fees.
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