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Crude Oil Hits $100, Canada Faces Widespread Fuel Surcharges

4/2/2026

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Oil Prices Surge

Crude oil prices rise above $100 amid Middle East conflicts, prompting fuel surcharges across Canadian logistics.
Air Canada adds a $50 surcharge for warm-weather destinations, effective April 6.
WestJet and Porter Airlines adjust fares, with Porter introducing a $40 peak surcharge for premium bookings.
Canada Post raises surcharges, including a 35% domestic surcharge, while FedEx increases rates.
DoorDash and Lyft offer relief programs for drivers to offset higher fuel costs.

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Taiwan Increases Surcharges

Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration announced international fuel surcharges will rise on April 7, 2025, as crude oil prices climb.
Short-haul surcharges will increase by US$27.50 to US$45.
Long-haul surcharges will rise to US$117, up US$71.50, as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran began.
Domestic ticket prices will increase by NT$97 (US$3.03) to offset fuel costs, while no fuel surcharges apply to domestic routes.

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Oil Prices Surge

Crude oil prices rise above $100 amid Middle East conflicts, prompting fuel surcharges across Canadian logistics.
Air Canada adds a $50 surcharge for warm-weather destinations, effective April 6.
WestJet and Porter Airlines adjust fares, with Porter introducing a $40 peak surcharge for premium bookings.
Canada Post raises surcharges, including a 35% domestic surcharge, while FedEx increases rates.
DoorDash and Lyft offer relief programs for drivers to offset higher fuel costs.

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