Fuel Costs

• Fuel costs main driver of profit losses for small businesses in Atlantic Canada

  More than half of small businesses in the Maritimes say they have considered closing permanently this year, according to research from a small business insurance company.

  Economy

  Aug 13
  
• Flying or driving? Fuel shock means summer travel will happen ‘differently’

  As many Canadians look to book their summer getaways, it seems it will not be a similar process to years pas as jet fuel and gas prices continue to surge across the country.

  Canada

  May 4
  
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• Gas prices in the Okanagan steadily rising: expert

  "Say hello to $1.80 and maybe even $1.90 before summer. I think it's a safe bet that we'll hit $2 a litre, whether we go over that in the Okanagan remains a factor to be noticed."

  Consumer

  Apr 3, 2023
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• Canada’s carbon pricing is going up again. What it means for your wallet

  Starting April 1, the fuel charge is rising by 30 per cent to $65 per tonne of emissions in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Yukon and Nunavut.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2023
• Snow, COVID-19 continue to hurt Winnipeg’s bottom line: report

  The City of Winnipeg's finance chair says reserves could be 'significantly depleted' if drawn on to avoid a deficit in general revenue.

  Politics

  Nov 25, 2022
• Nova Scotia legislation seeks to reduce impact of looming power rate hike

  Nova Scotia Power is currently before the provincial regulator and is asking for a general rate increase of nearly 14 per cent over the next two years.

  Economy

  Oct 19, 2022
• Saskatchewan NDP calls for removal of PST for restaurants, children’s clothing

  As inflation brings the price of gas, groceries and utilities up, the Sask. NDP is calling for three big changes from the provincial government to help with the cost of living.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2022
• ‘You only pay for what you use’: Regina Car Share saves costs as gas prices hit all-time high

  The RCSC has a fleet of both electric and non-electric cars. As gas prices continue to rise, John Klein, president of the RCSC, said prices to use their electric vehicles won’t.

  Consumer

  Jun 9, 2022
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• Okanagan businesses adapt to rising fuel prices

  A litre of regular gas in Kelowna was sitting at $1.95 at most stations Monday, while in other parts of the province, such as Vancouver, gas was posted at $2.22.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
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• Pain at the pumps for London, Ont. drivers as gas prices hit record high

  By Friday morning, the average price of gas across London, Ont., stations had hit $1.94.9, marking an all-time high for the Forest City.

  Economy

  May 6, 2022