The cost of fuel is so high in the province that BC Ferries is hiking its surcharge
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The price of fuel climbed so high that British Columbia's ferry service provider is going to ask passengers to pay more.
The price of fuel climbed so high that British Columbia's ferry service provider is going to ask passengers to pay more.
A BC Ferries spokesperson said Monday that the company will increase its fuel surcharge to 2.5 per cent starting next month.
While it's not a high percentage, the previous surcharge was just one per cent, meaning the surcharge is being more than doubled on June 1.
It will mean adults will be paying 45 cents more per fare on the sailings between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island, and 25 cents more for inter-island routes.
Drivers bringing their vehicle will pay an extra $2 to travel between the mainland and Vancouver Island, and $1.05 on inter-island routes.
The 2.5 per cent surcharge will also be implemented on the Port Hardy-Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert-Haida Gwaii and Port Hardy-Central Coast routes, where currently there is no surcharge.
The company said the increase is "due to current fuel market conditions."
