2 h. ago Gas price trackers say Winnipeggers should see 15 cent drop in fuel prices as of Tuesday

Drivers across the country will get a break at the pumps as of Tuesday, as the consumer carbon tax is no more.

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4 h. ago ‘Fairly big’: Ontario gas prices drop as Ottawa ends consumer carbon price

Tuesday marked the end of Ottawa’s consumer fuel charge after Mark Carney signed an order-in-council to remove it when he was sworn in as prime minister last month.

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17 h. ago Gas prices expected to drop 18 cents a litre as carbon tax ends

It may sound like an April Fool’s prank, but the price of gas is going down. However, it could be a short-lived relief for consumers, says a gas price expert.

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19 h. ago Drivers can expect gas price to drop 17 cents, B.C. NDP says as end of consumer carbon tax hastened

Premier David Eby, who successfully sought accelerated consideration to pass the legislation in one day, also warned gas companies against price gouging

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43 h. ago 'Hard to survive': Calgary drivers hopeful for carbon tax savings following latest gas price spike

Prime Minister Mark Carney killed the consumer carbon levy as one of his first acts upon taking office earlier this month

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5 d. ago Metro Vancouver gas prices jump days before B.C. axes consumer carbon price

The cost of regular gasoline climbed to over $1.80 per litre in many areas -- just days after the province confirmed it would scrap the consumer carbon price next week. 

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8 d. ago Poilievre proposes tax cut to save ‘modest income’ families about $1,800 per year

In a video posted early on Monday morning, Poilievre described taxes as 'the fine you pay for the crime of working hard'

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1 week ago Here's how the end of carbon tax in Canada will affect your everyday expenses

With the carbon tax set to be scrapped next month, Canadians may be wondering exactly how much this will affect gas and food prices in Canada.According to an analysis from Desjardins Economics released on Tuesday, Canadians can expect a drop in prices at the pump immediately, but it may take a while for their grocery bills to go down.The report comes after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that the federal government would be axing the consumer carbon tax in Canada as of April 1. The final Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) will still be issued that month, but you'll need to get your affairs in order to cash in.Desjardins predicts that inflation will be about 0.7 per cent lower in April 2025 than it would have been if the carbon tax stayed.More specifically, the report suggests that removing the price of pollution will drop gas prices by about $0.18 per litre on April 1 in provinces where the fuel charge is applied.In comparison, the carbon tax in Canada was...

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2 w. ago B.C. is killing its consumer carbon tax: What does that mean for you?

Killing part of the 17-year-old tax will save residents money at the gas pump and home heating bill but it's going to leave a big hole in the B.C. government's budget

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3 w. ago Letters March 7, 2025: ‘Trump has a point, we have been selling resources for cheap.’

Thanks for the info, Trump Ironically Trump has pointed out to Canadians that we are selling our oil, natural gas and coal at a bargain basement price. He is raising the duty on Canadian products knowing Americans will pay a lot more for these products. Let’s beat him to the punch and collect a federal  […]

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3 w. ago In Maine, gas price increases linked to Trump tariff on Canadian imports

HALIFAX — Experts are linking rising gasoline prices in the U.S. northeast to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian energy imports, but they warn the trend may also hurt Atlantic Canada’s energy producers. According to Canada’s consulate general in Boston, eight of every 10 cars on the road in New England use fuel from Canadian […]

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3 w. ago EU to Allow Flexible Gas Storage Filling to Avoid Price Spikes

The European Union is easing requirements for filling gas storage this year, allowing countries some wiggle room on meeting the region’s Nov. 1 target.

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4 w. ago Tariffs on Canadian crude to drive up pump prices in U.S., analyst says

CALGARY — A gas price analyst says motorists in some U.S. regions can expect to take a hit at the pump thanks to tariffs on Canadian oil imports. U.S. President Donald Trump has pressed ahead with a 10 per cent levy on energy as well as across-the-board 25 per cent tariffs on all other goods […]

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