Can governments do anything about high gas prices?

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Can governments do anything about high gas  prices?

d5admin · Accepted Answer

Yes, plenty. Starting with suspending carbon taxes, rebating the windfall from the GST or HST applied as a percentage to the higher price. It's not money they've budgeted for and its creating a significant financial burden on Canadians - even those that don't drive. Been to a grocery store and checked out food prices lately?

Date	Regular	Premium	Diesel
2026-03-19:	171.9	201.9	213.9
2026-03-18:	168.9	198.9	205.9
2026-03-17:	170.9	200.9	213.9
2026-03-16:	170.9	200.9	213.9
2026-03-15:	170.9	200.9	213.9

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