News Summary

• Since early March, the national average for a litre of gas was just over $1.77.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he is temporarily removing the federal excise tax on gas and diesel.
• The move will cut the cost of gasoline by 10 cents per litre and four cents perlitre of diesel starting on Monday.
• April is often when gas prices climb across the board — even when a sustained geopolitical conflict isn't disrupting the supply.
• B.C.
• experienced the highest prices, while Alberta had the lowest prices.