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Gas Is Still $1.81 a Litre: Why Pump Prices Won't Fall (and What to Do Before Winter)

  Canadians hoping for relief at the pump got bad news heading into this week: it isn't coming soon. The national average for regular gas was $1.81 a litre on Friday, according to Kalibrate, with provincial averages ranging from $1.557 in Alberta to $2.156 in Newfoundland, per GasBuddy. That's after a big policy move. On Friday the G7 announced plans to release 100 million barrels of oil right away, starting with diesel. Brent crude dipped on the news, then climbed back to about US$102 a barrel by the afternoon. Don't expect the release to show up at your station, because crude is only half the story. Crude oil explains only half your pump price Wood Mackenzie's Jim Mitchell says crude makes up 50 to 60 per cent of the retail price of gas. The rest is the cost of refining it, and that's where the squeeze is. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem pointed to damaged refining capacity worldwide in a Sept. 21 speech, noting that pump prices reflect crude roughly US$40 a ...
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Foiled Plot to Attack Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna: Suspects Planned Mass Casualties

In a chilling turn of events, authorities in Austria have thwarted a plot to attack Taylor Swift’s upcoming Eras Tour shows in Vienna. The prime suspect, a 19-year-old Austrian with North Macedonian roots, confessed to planning a suicide attack. His horrifying intentions included not only taking his own life but also causing mass casualties among concertgoers using knives and explosive devices.

The suspect had downloaded bomb-building manuals and was found in possession of hydrogen peroxide, homemade explosives, detonators, and detonator cables at his apartment. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner emphasized that a tragedy was prevented thanks to the authorities’ intervention.

Additionally, a second suspect, a 17-year-old Austrian citizen with Turkish and Croatian roots, had Islamic State and al Qaeda material at their home. A third suspect, a 15-year-old Austrian national with Turkish roots, is currently being questioned by authorities.

The cancellations of three sold-out concerts devastated Swifties worldwide, many of whom had invested significant resources in travel and lodging for the now-canceled shows.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and security measures at large-scale events. Thankfully, authorities acted swiftly to prevent a potential tragedy, ensuring the safety of concert attendees and the community at large.

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