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Rising Gas Prices in Canada
By Jay Makarenko
September 16, 2003
Canadian gasoline prices have climbed an average of 8 cents per litre over the last
two weeks of August. Vancouver had the nation’s highest average at 91.9 cents per litre,
while Charlottetown had the lowest average at 70.7 cents. The rise in prices has prompted
complaints by Canadian consumers and even demands for government action.
This Spotlight examines the following topics:
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- World and Canadian oil production and consumption figures.
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- What consumers pay for when they purchase gasoline at the gas pumps.
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- Gas price trends in major Canadian cities and comparison of Canadian prices to
other countries.
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- Are gas companies gauging Canadian consumers? What factors are contributing to
current increases in gas prices?
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- Examination of gas prices regulation systems in Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland
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- External links to relevant government, industry, research and international websites.
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