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Gas Prices Are Spiking Again — Here's How to Protect Your Wallet as the Iran Conflict Escalates

  Published July 20, 2026 If it feels like you're filling up more often for the same money lately, you're not imagining it. Oil markets jolted higher to start the week, and Canadian drivers are almost certain to see it at the pump in the next few days. What just happened Brent crude — the global benchmark that drives Canadian gas pricing — jumped nearly 4% on Monday to trade above US$90 a barrel, its highest level since mid-June, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate traded near US$84. The move came after the United States and Iran escalated hostilities over the weekend, including strikes on vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz and an attack on an oil facility in Kuwait. That strait matters enormously to your gas bill: roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply normally passes through it. When shipping through it slows or stalls, traders price in a "risk premium" almost immediately — and that shows up at Canadian pumps within days, not weeks. What it mea...

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Canada Triumphs Over U.S. in Thrilling 4 Nations Final: PM Trudeau Celebrates Victory

 

In a nail-biting showdown at the 4 Nations championship, Team Canada secured a thrilling overtime victory over the United States. The match, which ended with a golden goal by Connor McDavid, saw Canada clinch the title in dramatic fashion.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, celebrating the win, made a pointed statement directed at U.S. President Donald Trump: "You can’t take our country — and you can’t take our game." Trudeau's comment was seen as a subtle jab at Trump, highlighting the rivalry and camaraderie between the two nations.

The victory was not just a win on the ice but also a moment of national pride for Canadians, who cheered loudly for their team. The atmosphere was electric, with fans and players alike reveling in the hard-fought win.

This win marks a significant achievement for Team Canada and serves as a reminder of the strong spirit and determination that defines Canadian sportsmanship.




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