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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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Atlantic Canada Faces Winter’s Fury: Arctic Chill and Coastal Threats

 

                                             A commuter boards a public transit vehicle amid heavy
                                           snowfall in St. John's, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.

   

Atlantic Canada is preparing for a powerful blast of Arctic air that is expected to bring dangerous conditions across the region. Meteorologists warn that plunging temperatures will combine with high winds and the risk of coastal flooding, creating a challenging start to December for communities along the shoreline.

Key Impacts Expected:

  • Arctic Air: A sharp drop in temperatures will grip the region, with wind chills making conditions feel even colder.
  • High Winds: Gusts are forecast to reach damaging levels, raising concerns about power outages and hazardous travel.
  • Coastal Flooding: Storm surges and pounding waves could lead to flooding in low-lying areas, particularly during high tide.

Emergency officials are urging residents to secure property, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay alert for updates. With winter weather arriving in full force, Atlantic Canada is bracing for a storm system that could test the resilience of its coastal communities.

                                      

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