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Your lookahead horoscope: December 28, 2025

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY You may not be overly emotional by nature but there will be times this year when happy tears come easily to you. You will get as much enjoyment, if not more, from what loved ones accomplish as from what you achieve for yourself. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Sometimes you can be too confident for your own good and the planets warn that could be a problem over the coming week. No matter how successful and popular you may be it’s still a good idea to be aware of your limits. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): You may want to believe what a friend or work colleague is telling you but a nagging voice at the back of your mind warns you need to take care. It’s unlikely they are trying to trick you but it could be that someone has already tricked them. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): It may seem as if you are no longer in control of your affairs but that is far too pessimistic an outlook. Even if you are being moved in a direction not of your own choosing it is highly likel...
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Gas Prices in Ontario Surge to Highest Level Since August 2022

 

As the days grow warmer and people hit the roads for summer adventures, there’s one thing that’s not so hot: gas prices. Across Ontario, the price per litre of gasoline is expected to rise to approximately $1.79 this week, marking the highest gas price since August 2022. Here’s what’s fueling this surge:

  1. Carbon Tax Increase: The recent carbon tax hike is contributing to the rise in gas prices. As governments aim to reduce emissions, consumers are paying more at the pump.

  2. Geopolitical Tensions: Unrest in the Middle East has a ripple effect on oil prices. When tensions rise, so do the costs of crude oil, which directly impacts gas prices.

  3. Seasonal Fuel Blend Change: Semi-annually, the switch-over from winter to summer gasoline occurs. Summer blends are costlier due to chemical differences. While winter blends use butane for better ignition in cold weather, summer blends incorporate expensive alkylates to minimize environmental damage.

Energy analyst Dan McTeague predicts that gas prices will continue to climb throughout the summer, with the May 24 weekend marking the kickoff of high demand. Severe weather events and geopolitical factors also play a role in oil prices. However, McTeague suggests that consumers in the Greater Toronto Area explore nearby locations for slightly cheaper gas, as some stations have more competitive prices.

So, as you fill up your tank this summer, keep an eye on the rising numbers at the pump. And remember, while gas prices may be out of our control, our choices can still make a difference. 


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