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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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Elon Musk's Ultimatum to Federal Workers: A New Era of Accountability

 

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the federal workforce, Elon Musk has issued an ultimatum to all federal employees, demanding that they provide a detailed account of their accomplishments over the past week within 48 hours. This directive, announced via Musk's social media platform, X, has sparked confusion and concern across various government agencies.

Musk, who serves as President Donald Trump's cost-cutting chief, emphasized that failure to comply with this request would be interpreted as a resignation. The email sent to federal employees instructed them to list approximately five bullet points of their weekly achievements and to cc their managers.

The directive has been met with mixed reactions. Some agencies have advised their employees not to respond, while labor union leaders have condemned the move as an example of the administration's disregard for federal workers and the essential services they provide. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has threatened legal action, arguing that the order is both cruel and disrespectful.

As the deadline approaches, the federal workforce remains in a state of uncertainty, with many employees questioning the authenticity and implications of Musk's directive.


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