Sask. NDP Calls on Province to Pause Gas Tax Amid Affordability Concerns

The Saskatchewan NDP is demanding the provincial government suspend its 15-cent per litre gas tax to address affordability issues. MLA Kim Breckner stated that the government should use revenue from high oil prices to provide relief to citizens. This call follows similar actions by Alberta, Prince Edward Island, and the federal government.

• The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for a suspension of the province’s 15-cent per litre gas tax.
• This measure is proposed to ease affordability pressures on citizens due to high gas prices.
• MLA Kim Breckner urged Premier Scott Moe to suspend the tax as long as prices remain high.
• She suggested using revenue from high oil prices to benefit the public.
• Alberta, Prince Edward Island, and the federal government have implemented similar gas tax reductions.