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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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Tensions Rise as Gaza Aid Flotilla Reports Israeli Naval Intimidation

Members of the group of ships of the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza are seen moored at the small island of Koufonisi, south of the island of Crete, on September 26, 2025.

An international flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza has accused Israeli naval vessels of carrying out “dangerous and intimidatory maneuvers” as it approached the blockaded enclave.

Organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of more than 40 civilian boats with around 500 passengers—including parliamentarians, lawyers, and activists such as Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg—said two Israeli warships encircled their vessels Alma and Sirius. During the incident, navigation and communication systems reportedly went offline, which one organizer described as a possible “cyber attack”.

The flotilla, which set sail from Spain in late August, aims to deliver food and medicine to Gaza in defiance of Israel’s long-standing naval blockade. It has already faced drone attacks that dropped stun grenades and irritant powder, causing damage but no injuries.

Despite the risks, organizers vowed to continue their mission, calling the blockade “illegal” and accusing Israel of endangering unarmed civilians from over 40 countries. Israel has not commented on the latest confrontation but has previously stated it will use any means necessary to prevent the flotilla from reaching Gaza, citing security concerns tied to Hamas.

The flotilla is expected to reach Gaza’s coast within days, unless intercepted.


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