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Publication Date: March 6, 2026 - 21:57

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Canadians feel the pinch at the pump as conflict in the Middle East drives up gas prices

March 6, 2026

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.



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