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Coverage dated October 22, 2026

Chicago taxi fuel surcharge takes effect due to high gas prices

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Chicago taxi drivers are now permitted to add a fuel surcharge to their fares.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Chicago taxi fuel surcharge takes effect due to high gas prices (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Chicago taxi drivers are now permitted to add a fuel surcharge to their fares.

  2. Sun Times

    Chicago passengers could see fuel surcharge on taxi fares (opens Sun Times)

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    Chicago taxi drivers can now charge riders a fuel surcharge, as gas prices remain high in the city. The fuel surcharge went into effect Wednesday and was authorized by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.