A fuel surcharge of 2.5 per cent now applies to BC Ferries customers as fuel prices impact the company (BC Ferries)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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BC Ferries boosts surcharge in response to rising fuel costs

Jun 1, 2022 | 5:26 AM

NANAIMO — Sailing with BC Ferries is getting more expensive as increased fuel prices impact the company.

A fuel surcharge by the company of 2.5 per cent took effect on Wednesday, June 1, adding 45 cents to an adult ticket and $2 for a vehicle and driver traveling on major routes between Vancouver island and the Lower Mainland.

The added surcharge sees 25 cents added to an adult fare and $1.05 extra for a vehicle and driver on a number of inter-island routes.

BC Ferries noted in a news release it uses a fuel rebate/surcharge mechanism to manage volatility in the price of fuel. When prices are lower, BC Ferries passes reduced prices onto customers.

The contrary applies when prices rise.

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“BC Ferries charges a fuel surcharge specifically designed to cover the additional cost of fuel. There have also been periods with neither. The company does not benefit financially from surcharges or rebates,” the release stated.

Fuel surcharges and rebates are applied under a regulatory process established by the BC Ferries Commissioner.

The company applied a fuel surcharge of one per cent on March 1 in response to a sudden rise in fuel prices earlier this year.

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