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Uber adds fuel surcharge for non-EV fares in Australia amid petrol price rises

globalApril 13, 2026
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Uber adds fuel surcharge for non-EV fares in Australia amid petrol price rises
Trips in electric vehicles will be exempt from the temporary fee of 5 cents a kilometre, rideshare firm says

Trips in electric vehicles will be exempt from the temporary fee of 5 cents a kilometre, rideshare firm says

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Uber customers in Australia will be charged a fuel surcharge for almost two months from Wednesday unless they ride in an electric vehicle.

Trips in petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles will attract an extra fee of 5 cents a kilometre from 15 April to 8 June, Uber announced on Monday.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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