Edmonton Journal
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Jul 24, 2026
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Mad about your rising airfares and pump prices? Blame the 'crack spread' — it's at record highs
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Mad about your rising airfares and pump prices? Blame the 'crack spread' — it's at record highs
The term sounds like a funny bit of jargon. But it's the reason a tank of diesel is hitting Canadian truckers. It's the reason airfares are creeping up, and the reason Alberta's biggest energy companies are cashing in like never before on the fuel they refine.
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By Graison Foster
Published Jul 24, 2026
Last updated 44 minutes ago
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