05
Mar
Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma)— Motorists across Canada are facing a sharp spike in fuel costs this week as the escalating military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to destabilize global energy markets. With the price of Brent crude oil briefly surging above US$84 per barrel—a jump of more than $10 since the onset of "Operation Epic Fury"—analysts warn that the current volatility could lead to a sustained period of high prices at the pump for Canadian households already struggling with an affordability crisis. The primary driver for the increase is the growing threat to the Strait of Hormuz,…
