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Uber Introduces Fuel Surcharge Amid Rising Oil Prices

4/13/2026

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Uber will impose a fuel surcharge in Australia from April 15 to June 8, at 5 cents per kilometer for rides in petrol, diesel, and hybrid vehicles.
The surcharge follows fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
The Transport Workers' Union supports the surcharge.
DiDi Australia is implementing a similar surcharge.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting Brunei and Malaysia to secure fuel supplies after meeting Singapore's Prime Minister.

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Uber will impose a fuel surcharge in Australia from April 15 to June 8, at 5 cents per kilometer for rides in petrol, diesel, and hybrid vehicles.
The surcharge follows fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
The Transport Workers' Union supports the surcharge.
DiDi Australia is implementing a similar surcharge.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is visiting Brunei and Malaysia to secure fuel supplies after meeting Singapore's Prime Minister.