energy prices

• Biden to order record release of oil from strategic reserve to tame gas prices

  Sources say President Joe Biden is preparing to order the release of up to one million barrels of oil per day from the United States' strategic petroleum reserve.

  Economy

  Mar 31
  
• Biden considering release of oil reserves to control gas prices: sources

  The announcement could come as soon as Thursday, when the White House says Biden is planning to deliver remarks on his administration's plans to combat rising gas prices.

  Economy

  Mar 30
  
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• Oil prices surpass US$100 a barrel for 1st time since 2014 as Russia attacks Ukraine

  Oil prices have surged more than $20 a barrel since the start of 2022 on fears that the United States and Europe would impose sanctions on Russia's energy sector.

  Economy

  Feb 24
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• Alberta predicts smaller $5.8B deficit because of rising energy prices: Q2 budget update

  Finance Minister Travis Toews says the deficit is now expected to be $5.8 billion when the government closes the books on the 2021 fiscal year next March 31.

  Money

  Nov 30, 2021
• Higher energy prices expected to deliver boost in Alberta budget update

  Economist Trevor Tombe says rising oil and natural gas prices could deliver a $2-billion boost to the budget.

  Politics

  Nov 29, 2021
• EU Council to talk Afghanistan, China trade and rising energy prices

  The leaders of Europe will discuss the tense relationship with China and rising energy prices.

  World

  Oct 5, 2021
• Electricity prices soaring for City of Lethbridge customers as demand spikes

  If you've been checking your utility bills regularly, you may have noticed a steady increase in the cost of electricity. The price has nearly doubled in just a few months.

  Consumer

  Sep 2, 2021
• Canada’s inflation rate slows to 0.7% in December

  The pace of inflation slowed down from a year-over-year increase of one per cent in November, Statistics Canada said.

  Money

  Jan 20, 2021
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• Paramount Resources slashes capital spending plan due to drop in energy prices

  The company expects capital spending this year to come in between $185 million and $250 million.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2020
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• Canadian inflation up 2.2% in November amid higher gasoline prices

  But the year-over-year increase is partly a reflection of sharply lower gasoline prices in November 2018, Statistics Canada said.

  Money

  Dec 18, 2019