Conservatives Call for Emergency Plan to Lower Diesel Prices
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to pass emergency measures to reduce the price of diesel, citing what he described as a “full-scale diesel price crisis.” “First, we want all diesel taxes cut until July 1, 2027. Next, we want decreased taxes to increase investment in refining and transportation of diesel,” […]
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has urged the federal government to implement emergency measures to lower diesel prices, calling the situation a “full-scale diesel price crisis.” His proposed solutions include cutting all diesel taxes until July 1, 2027, and decreasing taxes to encourage investment in diesel refining and transportation. This call comes as average Canadian retail diesel prices reached approximately $2.66 per litre on September 22, a notable increase from the previous week.
- Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre demands emergency measures to reduce diesel prices.
- Poilievre declared a “full-scale diesel price crisis.”
- Proposals include cutting diesel taxes until July 1, 2027.
- Further tax decreases are proposed to boost investment in diesel refining and transportation.
- Average diesel prices in Canada reached $2.66 per litre on Sept. 22, up 15 cents from the prior week.
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