https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mamdani-warns-doordash-instacart-deal-could-raise-pricesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mamdani-warns-doordash-instacart-deal-could-raise-priceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mamdani-warns-doordash-instacart-deal-could-raise-prices#u177990Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:55:53 +0000New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani warns that DoorDash's $17 billion acquisition of Instacart may increase consumer prices and lead to harsher worker exploitation. Mamdani's criticism follows a recent administration action forcing DoorDash to pay over $131 million in stolen wages to delivery workers. While Mamdani predicts higher costs, DoorDash CEO Tony Xu claims the merger will make delivery faster and more affordable. Small grocers have also expressed concern regarding data control and delivery power in the face of Amazon competition.Why it mattersThe deal merges two major US riva