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Canadian consumers brace for another round of price hikes as fuel costs drive up delivery expenses. Trucking and shipping businesses implement surcharges, likely to be passed down to shoppers, increasing grocery bills. Global energy market disruptions, tied to geopolitical events, are causing transportation costs to rise, affecting nearly all goods. The impact on Canadians is significant, with inflation already at 2.8% and these new surcharges adding pressure. The situation could influence Bank of Canadas interest rate decisions, further affecting the economy. While some companies frame surcharges as temporary, the reality is that transportation costs are a major input for most industries, highlighting the interconnectedness of global events and their direct impact on our wallets.

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