DoorDash says it is budgeting additional compensation for delivery drivers to help offset higher fuel costs. The company reports that it expects to spend more than $50 million in the second quarter on a “gas price relief” program for drivers in the U.S. and Canada. Separate reporting indicates DoorDash has also set aside a larger overall budget, with its CFO stating the company has budgeted $100 million for driver gas benefits so far in 2026 and that the expense may continue into the second half of the year. The program is described as temporary and is tied to compensation intended to offset a sharp increase in gas prices. The company’s disclosures align across outlets on the timing (spring/second quarter) and the scale of spending (over $50 million in the quarter), while differing only in how much has already been allocated across the year. Overall, sources agree DoorDash is actively funding fuel-related relief for drivers and expects the initiative to remain a meaningful cost during 2026.