DoorDash’s $17 Billion Instacart Deal Could Save Members $100 Million. The Bigger Risk Is Easy to Miss

DoorDash Inc. has agreed to acquire rival Instacart in a deal valued at approximately $17 billion, with the transaction expected to close by late next year. DoorDash intends to maintain the Instacart brand, app, and tech products. While combining DashPass and Instacart+ could potentially save members $100 million in subscription costs, an antitrust lawyer warns that the merger might eventually lead to price increases. The deal remains pending as both companies move toward integration.