[ad_1]
\n<\/p>\n
OTTAWA \u2013 Ottawa\u2019s temporary suspension of some fuel taxes kicks in today, with Canadians likely to save 10 cents per litre on regular gasoline, and four cents on a litre of diesel.<\/p>\n
Prime Minister Mark Carney had announced last week a pause on those fuel excise taxes up until Labour Day.<\/p>\n
The Liberals say this is a prudent way to tame prices at the pumps, at a cost of roughly $2.4 billion.<\/p>\n
The Conservatives argue this isn\u2019t enough to meet rising energy costs, calling for the pause to extend to the end of the year, as well as an end to clean-fuel standards and the industrial carbon tax.<\/p>\n
U.S. President Donald Trump\u2019s decision to wage a war against Iran alongside Israel has sent global energy costs surging, with Tehran and later Washington constraining certain shipments in the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n
In recent days, the CAA\u2019s gas price tracker has listed an average cost of $1.74 per litre at pumps across the country \u2014 more than 40 cents higher than a year ago.<\/p>\n
\u00a92026 The Canadian Press<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n