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Jun 28, 2026
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Oil price shocks have exposed car-dependent cities. Here’s what governments can do
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Traffic moves along a highway in Toronto, Ont. Cities built around a single transportation option, like private vehicles, are more vulnerable to disruption. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Oil price shocks have exposed car‑dependent cities. Here’s what governments can do
Published: June 28, 2026 8.30am EDT
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The recent Israeli-United States war with Iran sent oil prices soaring worldwide, and Canada was no exception. In some regions, gasoline passed $2 per litre.
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