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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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Trump Issues Dire Warning: 'Obliterate Iran' if It Tries to Assassinate Him


In a dramatic display of resolve on Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that he has instructed his advisers to “obliterate” Iran if the Islamic Republic attempts to assassinate him. Speaking during a press briefing as he signed an executive order aimed at imposing maximum pressure on Tehran, Trump declared, “If they did that they would be obliterated, there won’t be anything left.”

The executive order follows federal charges alleging that Iranian officials had directed operative Farhad Shakeri, 51, to surveil and ultimately target Trump. Although Shakeri’s whereabouts remain unknown, the revelation of the thwarted assassination plot has contributed to an already tense atmosphere between Washington and Tehran.

Trump’s bold rhetoric underscores his administration’s uncompromising approach to national security. By issuing a threat that leaves no room for ambiguity, the president not only emphasizes his personal safety but also signals that any act of aggression against U.S. leadership will be met with an overwhelming response. This announcement comes at a time when geopolitical tensions are high, and it reinforces the message that the United States is prepared to take extreme measures if provoked.

As the situation develops, international observers will be closely watching how Tehran responds to what is perhaps one of the most stark warnings issued by a U.S. president in recent memory.

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