DiDi raises prices in Australia to cover soaring petrol costs amid conflict in the Middle East

DiDi is one of the first big companies after the airlines to raise prices for Australian customers as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran. Photograph: Jessica Hromas/The Guardian

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 were among the delivery and transport companies weighing whether to add charges, as small businesses hike fees.