BC Ferries says it will introduce a temporary five per cent fuel surcharge on ferry fares starting June 16. In a notice released by the company, BC Ferries attributes the surcharge to global fuel price volatility and changes in fuel costs. The surcharge is intended to help offset increased operating expenses related to fuel price fluctuations. Both outlets report that the measure is planned as an interim adjustment rather than a permanent fare change, with the company linking the timing and size of the surcharge to current fuel-market conditions. The surcharge will apply to fares as of the June 16 start date, according to the company’s statements. No further details about the duration of the surcharge are provided in the excerpts summarized here. The company presents the adjustment as a response to external fuel pricing pressures rather than a change to route or service levels.