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,” […]
TL;DR
- 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.