Gas prices are rising again in Newfoundland and Labrador by 3.5 cents per liter across the province. (Sean Kilpatrick / Canadian Press)
As gas prices hit new highs in Newfoundland and Labrador, Prime Minister Andrew Fury says his government is considering all measures to help people cope with rising living costs – and the opposition says it is ready to keep it at bay. this.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Utilities Council increased the maximum price of gasoline by 3.5 cents per liter on Thursday night, raising the price of a liter of unleaded self-service to $ 2,284 on the Avalon Peninsula.
Prices in other parts of the province are higher: $ 2.31 per liter in central Newfoundland, $ 2.29 per liter in the Deer and Corner Brook area on the west coast of Newfoundland, $ 2.32 per liter in Newfoundland. Baie Verte and the Northern Peninsulas and up to $ 2.40 per liter in Ramea.
In Labrador, prices range from $ 1.62 in central Labrador to $ 2.35 in western Labrador.
The prices of other fuels are also on the move. Diesel fell 3.9 cents a liter in Newfoundland, but rose 1.6 cents a liter in Labrador.
Prices in Labrador now range from $ 1.71 per liter to $ 3.02 in Churchill Falls, where there has been a jump in prices due to the transition to a summer diesel fuel mixture, according to PUB. All other fuels, except propane, are still under freezing prices in Labrador.
Meanwhile, prices in Newfoundland are between $ 2.65 and $ 2.76 per liter.
The price of domestic heating fuel is also falling, with furnace oil falling 3.38 cents a liter across the province. Stove oil fell the same price in Newfoundland, but jumped an incredible 29 cents per liter in Labrador. There was no information in the PUB update explaining the price jump. Propane fell 0.6 cents per liter.
Changes in the gas tax “active discussion”: Fury
Fury said rising fuel prices and rising living costs were at the center of his meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier this week.
“We talked about various issues affecting Newfoundlanders and Labradors, including the cost of living and the pressures facing families. The stress and anxiety that is caused, whether it’s inflation or the price of gas, or a combination of both,” he said. he said.
“He says he hears it all over the country. Of course, I hear it from other prime ministers and we all face limited levers to pull.”
Prime Minister Andrew Fury discussed the province’s gas tax with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday, but did not say whether negotiations to reduce it were productive. (Mark Quinn / CBC)
Provincial Progressive Conservatives, led by financial critic Tony Wakham, have called on Fury and the government to reduce the provincial gas tax, which they say would lead to some easing of pump prices.
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Sioban Cody said earlier that changes to the gas tax would be virtually impossible due to the way the federal carbon tax in Newfoundland and Labrador has been agreed with the federal government.
Fury would not have said Wednesday if talks with Trudeau on the subject had been productive, but he said they continued.
“I’m still talking about some flexibility that could exist, that could potentially exist … Given that, they’re very committed to the carbon tax,” he said. “We entertain everyone.”
Wakeham says more needs to be done. In a statement issued by the opposition on Monday, the party said it was ready to keep the province’s legislature open until the liberal government takes immediate steps to tackle rising living costs.
PC Finance critic Tony Wakham says the opposition plans to keep the provincial legislature open until the Liberal government implements more measures to help residents cope with rising living costs. (Mark Quinn / CBC)
“We do not want any more talks. We want to know exactly what the people of Newfoundland and Labrador will get from their government. It’s not good enough to just say “we’ll think about it,” Wakham said Monday.
“Don’t just think about it. Do it and do it now. Because the people of Newfoundland and Labrador just can’t wait.”
The provincial legislature closes every day at midnight, but Wakham says the opposition will be able to keep the House of Assembly open through ongoing debate on Bill 60, which will amend the Provincial Revenue Administration Act to increase the carbon tax rate. .
Legislature members can discuss the bill continuously, while various speakers intervene every 10 minutes, Wakham said.
“We have the opportunity to continue the debate and we will do it. As much as necessary,” he added.
CBC News requested a comment from the Prime Minister’s Office, but did not receive a response from a publication.
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