Food delivery workers bear the brunt of fuel price rise
The rise in fuel prices due to the war in West Asia has significantly impacted food delivery workers in Tiruchi. Many workers are struggling to make ends meet as their earnings decrease while fuel costs rise. They are calling for an increase in fuel allowances to help offset these expenses.
- ▪Fuel prices have increased by ₹3 a litre, affecting delivery workers' earnings.
- ▪Workers often pay out of pocket for fuel due to long-distance orders.
- ▪Weekly earnings for delivery partners are between ₹11,000 and ₹12,000, but fuel costs can reach ₹5,000 a week.
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The recent rise in fuel prices caused by the war in West Asia has shaken app-based food delivery companies in Tiruchi, causing many of them to restructure their logistics.Food delivery workers are the worst hit by the price revision as their daily earnings have taken a hit.Last week, oil marketing companies increased the prices of petrol and diesel by ₹3 a litre across all variants, including regular, premium, and high-octane products. After the rise, a litre of petrol in Tamil Nadu costs between ₹103 and ₹105 while that of diesel is priced between ₹95 and ₹97.“We get a daily fuel allowance of ₹20 a km. If the order is to be delivered at a place a bit further away, we get an additional payment of ₹6.
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