As Shadow Minister for Highways and SGI, I went to Melfort on Thursday in front of MLA Todd Goudy’s office to highlight the benefit a temporary pause administered to the provincial gas tax would bring, amid soaring prices across Saskatchewan. Prices in Saskatoon and Regina are nearing $2 per litre, with Melfort and Prince Albert at about $1.60/L. Just three months ago, those prices were at about $1.10/L. Saskatchewan's motor gasoline demand was 1,878 litres per capita in 2022, which roughly amounts to 81% higher than the national average of 1,035 litres per capita. Saskatchewan residents could really use a break.
Headed to Melfort to Lobbying for Provinvial Gas Tax Pause
Headed to Melfort to Lobbying for Provinvial Gas Tax Pause
Warrington said U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested the conflict in the Middle East could go on until Labour Day, which is why the federal government has insinuated the federal gas tax pause will last until then.
“We could do the same thing here.”
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