Gas Prices

• 22% of Canadians say they’re ‘completely out of money’ as inflation bites: poll

  More than one in five Canadians polled by Ipsos said they couldn't afford to pay more for household necessities as high inflation and interest rates bite.

  Money

  Jan 25
  
• Nova Scotia gas prices jump by nearly 7 cents after interrupter clause used

  Gas prices in Nova Scotia went up by 6.7 cents Wednesday after the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board triggered the interrupter clause.

  Canada

  Jan 18
  
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• Food prices slowed as overall inflation cooled to 6.3% in December

  The annual rate of inflation in Canada cooled to 6.3 per cent in December, ending off a year of historic price pressures on consumers.

  Money

  Jan 17
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• North Okanagan RCMP urges deterrence as gas theft continues in region

  Although police are not calling it a trend, they have tips to keep your vehicle safe. To deter fuel thieves the RCMP recommends drivers park in well-lit and well-travelled areas.

  Crime

  Jan 9
• Canadians will see high oil, gas prices through 2023, experts say: ‘A very expensive time’

  “We’re going to see elevated prices across the country,” Andrew Botterill, Deloitte’s oil and gas leader in Canada, told Global News.

  Consumer

  Jan 9
• Quebec’s ‘green’ zeal likely to push Trudeau government’s climate policies

  Internal government polling says voters in Quebec, unlike those in other provinces, should make fighting climate change a higher priority than inflation or lowering gas prices.

  Politics

  Jan 7
• Affordability measures coming to Albertans in the new year, along with changes to CPP and EI contributions

  Inflation relief, announced in Premier Danielle Smith’s televised address near the end of November, should come in January.

  Consumer

  Dec 30, 2022
• Alberta to suspend provincial fuel tax for 6 months starting Jan. 1

  The temporary suspension of the provincial fuel tax means Albertans will save 13 cents at the pumps between Jan. 1 and June 30.

  Consumer

  Dec 20, 2022
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• Retail sales post largest increase in 5 months in October driven by food, gas

  Statistics Canada says retail sales increased 1.4 per cent to $62.0 billion in October.

  Economy

  Dec 20, 2022
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• Gas prices jump nearly 10 cents overnight in Metro Vancouver

  Experts said the rise was unexpected after a week of prices being at their lowest of 2022.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2022