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Gas Prices Are Finally Falling in Canada — Here's How Much You're Saving and What Comes Next

After weeks of painful price spikes driven by the U.S.-Iran conflict, Canadians are finally catching a break at the pump. The national average gas price dropped to 169.1 cents per litre on Monday, April 20 — down from a peak near 198 cents — as two things happened at once: Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, and Prime Minister Mark Carney's federal fuel excise tax suspension came into effect. National Average 169.1¢/L ▼ Down from ~198¢/L peak Gas savings (excise tax) 10¢/L off gasoline until Sept. 7 Diesel savings 4¢/L off diesel until Sept. 7 WTI Crude (current) ~$87 ▼ Down from $120 peak What just happened — and why Since the U.S.-Iran conflict began in late February, Brent crude surged more than 55%, briefly topping $120 a barrel — the largest oil supply shock in the history of global markets, according to the Interna...

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Destruction in Deir al-Balah: Tragedy Unfolds After Israeli Airstrikes

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the central town of Deir al-Balah and the Nuseirat camp in the Gaza Strip bore witness to devastating destruction caused by Israeli overnight airstrikes. The toll is staggering: at least 58 lives, including innocent children, have been lost, as confirmed by health officials and an Associated Press journalist.

The haunting images of rubble and shattered walls tell a grim tale. Between December 7 and 8, the Yaffa Mosque in central Deir al-Balah was obliterated, leaving the once-proud structure leveled. The neighboring Yaffa Hospital also suffered severe damage, its walls bearing the scars of conflict.

As the world grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy, we must not forget the human cost—the lives forever altered, the families shattered, and the pain etched into the hearts of those who survived. The international community must stand united in seeking peace and justice for the victims of this senseless violence.

Let us remember the names and faces of those lost, and let their memory fuel our collective resolve to prevent such horrors from repeating. 

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