Flying or driving? Fuel shock means summer travel will happen ‘differently’
High fuel prices are expected to impact summer travel plans for Canadians, with 66% of drivers saying they will cancel or limit road trips, and airlines imposing changes such as cutting flights and increasing fees. The national gas price is currently $184.8 per litre, a significant increase from last year.
Canadians are rethinking their summer travel plans due to high fuel prices. A survey by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada found that 66% of drivers will cancel or limit road trips. The national gas price is $184.8 per litre, up from $133.7 per litre last year. Airlines are also feeling the pinch, with Air Transat cutting 6% of its flights and WestJet increasing baggage fees. Air Canada has suspended its full-year guidance for 2026 due to volatile jet fuel prices. Travelers may need to adjust their plans, considering shorter road trips or alternative destinations.
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