BC_Ferries adds 5% fuel surcharge

P&O Ferries is implementing a temporary 5% fuel surcharge on all its routes starting June 16, 2026, in response to a more than 40% increase in global fuel prices since March. This surge in fuel costs is attributed to instability and conflict in the Middle East, particularly the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and concerns related to the Strait of Hormuz. The surcharge will increase fares for both foot passengers and vehicles, for example, a vehicle from Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen will rise from $89 to $93.45. P&O Ferries' CFO Dallyn Willis stated that the company had absorbed rising costs using a fuel deferral account but the sustained increase necessitated this temporary measure. The Canada — British Columbia Ferry Commission authorized the surcharge under the Coastal Ferry Act. Other Canadian transportation providers, such as Canada and WestJet, have also introduced fuel surcharges.