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Japan Faces Rising Energy Prices and Airline Surcharges Due to Iran War
Japan is confronting dual threats of energy shortages and increased commodity prices, particularly for oil and derivatives, as the country is almost exclusively reliant on the Middle East for its energy supply amidst the ongoing Iran war, leading to expected hikes in fuel surcharges for international flights.
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Which consumer services are adding a fuel surcharge (or not) as oil prices rise?
As the war in the Middle East continues, crude oil prices are hovering well above the $100 US mark — a pressure that is starting to weigh on consumer-facing, fuel-guzzling businesses like airlines, shipping couriers and rideshare companies.
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Japan’s international flights to get pricier due to hike in fuel surcharge
Fuel surcharges are expected to rise up to double their current rates due to the ongoing Iran conflict.
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