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Canada Faces Higher Prices; Climate Groups Demand Clean Energy Push

5/8/2026

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IEA chief Fatih Birol said on May 7, 2026 that Canada will face higher energy prices due to the Iran war.
The war has cut 14 million barrels of oil per day, exceeding the 1973 and 1979 crises combined.
The International Energy Agency released 20 % of its reserves to curb price spikes.
Canada suspended its fuel tax in April 2026.
Six climate groups urged Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2026 to accelerate clean-energy policies.

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IEA chief Fatih Birol said on May 7, 2026 that Canada will face higher energy prices due to the Iran war.
The war has cut 14 million barrels of oil per day, exceeding the 1973 and 1979 crises combined.
The International Energy Agency released 20 % of its reserves to curb price spikes.
Canada suspended its fuel tax in April 2026.
Six climate groups urged Prime Minister Mark Carney on May 6, 2026 to accelerate clean-energy policies.