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Publication Date: March 12, 2026 - 18:20
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Ottawa Now - Why the Iran War could soon make it more expensive to book a flight
March 12, 2026
Oil has reached its highest price tag since 2022, coming in at nearly $120 per barrel on Tuesday before slumping to just $90 per barrel. Obviously, you've seen the rising gas prices by now. But the ongoing conflict in Iran is also driving up the price of transport goods, which could mean higher prices for everyday essentials. And if the price of airline fuel is going up, then passengers might be feeling the burn when trying to book a flight. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with aviation expert John Gradek, who has also held senior roles at Air Canada during his decorated career in the industry.
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March 18, 2026 - 09:58 | Prisha Dev | Global News - Canada
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark lending rate at 2.25 per cent, but Governor Tiff Macklem is keeping an eye on how the Iran war could impact Canada's economy.
March 18, 2026 - 09:46 | Ariel Rabinovitch | Global News - Canada
Premier Scott Moe has not said how large the deficit will be but says the province's economy is strong enough to weather global uncertainty.
March 18, 2026 - 09:14 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada



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