Canada: People in need forced to beg for heating help

…One oil distributor told me on Monday that he


Some delivery companies have increased their minimum orders because the cost of operating a delivery truck is also increasing. Diesel prices are high, insurance, even tires are all part of the expenses and then they must try and carve out a wage from the narrow operating margin.

But the increased minimum delivery also puts pressure on the low-income family because those on a limited budget can only finance a small amount of oil at a time.

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