As part of significant adjustments to address a doubling of kerosene prices since the start of the Iran war, the Lufthansa Group, including Swiss, is canceling approximately 20,000 short-haul flights by October. These cancellations are expected to save around 40,000 tons of kerosene and aim to reduce uneconomical routes. The group is optimizing its summer flight schedule across six hubs to ensure continued access to its global network, with initial cancellations already in effect.
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The recent surge in gasoline prices across the United States has undoubtedly put a strain on the wallets of many, but perhaps none more acutely than those who rely on driving for their livelihood, like DoorDash delivery drivers. In response to this mounting pressure, DoorDash has announced a new initiative to provide some much-needed relief, aiming to ease the burden of increasingly expensive fuel costs for its gig workers.
Under the new program, delivery drivers who actively log at least 125 miles per week while completing DoorDash orders will become eligible for a weekly fuel-relief payment. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, but rather a tiered approach designed to offer a bit more support to those who are putting in the most miles.… Continue reading
Effective Saturday morning, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board implemented an interrupter clause, leading to a 6.7-cent increase in regular self-serve gasoline prices to 168.7 cents per litre, and a 8.9-cent rise in diesel to 220 cents per litre. This intervention, the fourth this month, was prompted by significant shifts in petroleum product pricing, driven in part by a nearly 40% surge in global oil prices attributed to escalating Middle Eastern conflicts. These new prices represent a notable jump compared to the same period last year, when gasoline and diesel were priced at 155.3 cents and 179.1 cents per litre, respectively.
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