Fuel prices are hitting small businesses where it hurts: costs and demand

Summary Higher fuel prices are reducing household spending power : Recent Leger polling found that 72% of Canadians report a negative impact on their personal finances from higher fuel prices. CFIB estimates fuel costs have increased by about $53 per vehicle per month. Across Canada, this translates to roughly $1.3 billion in additional fuel costs every month—money that is no longer available for…