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What will cost British Columbians more in 2025? | Globalnews.ca

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Prices on fuel, housing, food and transportation are set to rise again in British Columbia for 2025 .

The report cites climate events, labour disputes, new policies, the U.S. election, and exchange and interest rates” for the increases.

Metro Vancouver homeowners will be hit with a whopping 25.3 per cent average utility fee hike (an increase of $ 177 ).

The federal government’s GST holiday took effect on Dec. 14 , saving British Columbians 7 per cent on some items.

The province estimates the average family will see $ 445 more throughout the family benefit bonus period.

The Bank of Canada unveiled a fifth -consecutive rate cut last week , leaving its key interest rate at 3.25 per cent .

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