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CRTC to eliminate fees when cancelling or switching cellphone and internet plans
Canada’s telecommunications regulator says it will prevent companies from charging customers when they cancel, change or activate plans. Source link
Oil prices jump to nearly $100 US a barrel, stocks plummet in early trading on Thursday
With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 US per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday. Source link
Air Transat charging more for flights to Europe as jet fuel prices weigh on airlines
Air Transat is charging more for flights to Europe as the soaring cost of jet fuel — triggered by an oil crisis that has emerged from the war in the Middle East — weighs on Canadian and international airlines. Source link
Markets gain slightly on Wednesday as Germany plans major release of oil reserves
Wall Street pointed toward modest gains in pre-market trading Wednesday as energy prices stabilized somewhat on optimism that a major release of oil reserves was imminent. Source link
Prices for new U.S. cars have soared. Here’s 1 big reason why
The affordability problem is a risk to American carmakers as Chinese brands expand globally. Many lower and middle-income car shoppers have been relegated to the used-car lot. Source link
Markets steady, crude oil prices ease on Tuesday after volatile start to week
Trading steadied early Tuesday and crude prices eased after wild swings this week with investors trying to figure out how long the war with Iran will continue. Source link
Not just oil: Fertilizer prices spike amid Iran war, worrying Canadian farmers
A prolonged global supply disruption could send food prices higher later this spring: analysts Source link
Oil prices spike to highest levels in years as Iran war intensifies
Oil prices spiked near $120 US per barrel before falling back Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummeling financial markets. Source link
Canada's auto market is officially open to Chinese EVs, but you won't see cheaper models right away
The Canadian auto market officially opened to Chinese-made electric vehicles on March 1. But that doesn’t mean you’ll be able to drive a BYD or a Chery EV on Canadian streets anytime soon. Source link
Canadians feel the pinch at the pump as conflict in the Middle East drives up gas prices
Canadians saw fuel prices climbing across the country this week as the conflict in the Middle East drives up the price of oil. One expert says those high numbers are likely to stick around for a while, even if the war ends in the next few weeks. Source link