Uber is increasing fuel efficiency for drivers amid rising gas prices from the Iran war
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Uber introduces extended fuel rebates and higher salary incentives to US drivers and couriers as they ramp up electricity prices since the war in Iran continue to pressure gig workers.
The company said it will greatly increase fuel savings opportunities until May 26, 2026, and is also including promotions aimed at helping drivers cope with higher costs at the pump.
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Uber is introducing extended fuel relief as the Iran conflict raises gas prices across the country. (Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images/Getty Images)
At the heart of the renewal is a huge increase in gas discounts through Upside and Shell Fuel Rewards. Drivers can now save up to $1.00 per liter using Upside—quadrupling the previous maximum of 25 cents—depending on their Uber Pro status. Meanwhile, Shell Fuel Rewards rebates have been increased to 21 cents per litre, up from 7 cents.
These offers can be stacked with savings on the Uber Pro card, increasing total discounts.
Uber is also increasing cashback rewards on gas purchases. Drivers who use the Uber Pro Card will receive an additional 5% cash back at gas stations nationwide.
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Uber says top drivers can save up to $1.44 per gallon when they combine discounts and rewards, based on an average gas price of $3.97. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Additional bonuses include 3% cash back at Exxon and Mobil stations and 1% at Mastercard Easy Savings locations. Overall, drivers can now earn up to 15% on fuel, up from the previous 10%.
Uber estimates that, when including all discounts and rewards, top drivers can save up to $1.44 per gallon, based on an average gas price of $3.98.
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Gasoline prices are rising the fastest on the West Coast, where tighter gas purchases, higher taxes and environmental regulations push prices above the national average. (Photos by Brandon Bell / Getty Images)
The effort comes as the price of gas is rising sharply across the country.
The national average is now $3.98 per gallon, up nearly $1.00 from last month, according to AAA. Prices are rising in almost every state, and some states are already above the national average. On the West Coast, drivers are seeing the highest costs, with prices reaching $5.86 per gallon California and $5.32 in Washington.
Along the East Coast, gas prices are approaching $4.00 a gallon, including $3.92 in New York and $3.99 in Maryland.
Meanwhile, in the Midwest, Illinois stands out with prices at $4.21 per gallon, while most of the region remains in the $3 range. Prices are generally lower across the South, although they are still rising, with Texas at $3.59 and Florida at $3.95.
