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Canada's Gas Prices Soar Amid Middle East Turmoil

3/8/2026

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  • Rising gas prices in Canada, averaging about $1.70 per litre, are linked to Middle East conflicts.
  • Kuljeet Singh, a driver in Surrey, B.C., reports working over 70 hours weekly to cope.
  • Truck drivers face higher costs, with diesel at $2.26 per litre.
  • Economic researcher Viet Vu says global oil prices are interconnected, and disruptions cause rapid increases.