Iran Conflict — 2026-03-23
War's Economic Ripple: DoorDash Offers Driver Relief as US Gas Prices Rise $1/Gallon Since Feb 28
DoorDash announced relief payments for delivery drivers as US gas prices rose approximately $1/gallon since the Iran conflict began. The domestic economic ripple from Hormuz closure is now hitting gig-economy workers directly, creating a new constituency of war-affected Americans beyond the usual energy sector and financial markets.