Regulator given 3 months to probe causes of B.C.’s sky-high gas prices
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The B.C. Utilities Commission will now have the power to compel oil companies to explain prices. Continue reading
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Majority of British Columbians say province isn’t doing enough to combat high gas prices: survey
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The survey also found seven in 10 people in B.C. support a cap on gas prices. Continue reading
Feeling the pinch at the pump? What gas prices to expect across Canada this summer
Canadians can expect high prices at the pump this summer, but it won’t be making any new records. Continue reading
Canada’s inflation up 2% in April, as carbon tax helps push gas prices higher
Inflation is in line with the Bank of Canada’s target, which lowers the chance of another interest rate move in the near term, economists said. Continue reading
Canadians set to see summer of high gas prices, with Vancouver poised to break records
Gasoline prices are expected to remain near record highs all across Canada this summer. Continue reading
Premier John Horgan asking B.C. Utilities Commission to investigate record breaking gas prices
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has asked the B.C. Utilities Commission to investigate record breaking gas prices. Continue reading
B.C. Greens target use of tax money for political attack billboards criticizing premier
Digital billboards paid for by the B.C. Liberals say, “Gas prices?” and “Spending more to commute?” followed by “Blame John Horgan.” Continue reading
Safety expert tells B.C. drivers to think twice before grabbing gas from U.S.
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
With record-high gas prices in B.C., more and more people are buying gas in bulk south of the border. Experts say it can be dangerous. Continue reading
Receiver named for Calgary-based Trident Exploration at request of Orphan Well Association
The Alberta Orphan Well Association says it has taken the “unprecedented” step of having a receiver appointed to manage the oil and gas assets of failed Trident Exploration. Continue reading
Calgary-based oil and gas company cites gas prices, tax bills, court decision as it shuts down
Junior oil and gas company Trident Exploration Corp. says it is ceasing operations and will turn over care of its 4,700 wells to the Alberta Energy Regulator. Continue reading