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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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Trump’s Remarks on Somalis Spark Outrage

U.S. President Donald Trump says he doesn't want Somalis in the U.S., urges them to go back to their homeland and fix it.                                        

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump reportedly stated that he does not want Somalis in the United States. The comment has drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups, immigrant advocates, and members of the Somali-American community, who argue that such rhetoric fuels xenophobia and undermines the nation’s values of inclusivity.

Somalis in the U.S. have long contributed to the country’s cultural and economic fabric, particularly in states like Minnesota, where Somali-American communities are thriving. Advocacy organizations emphasized that targeting a specific nationality or ethnic group is discriminatory and risks deepening divisions.

Political analysts note that Trump’s remarks may further polarize debates around immigration policy, which has been a central issue throughout his presidency. Calls for accountability and respect for immigrant communities are growing louder as critics demand that the administration clarify its stance and reaffirm the nation’s commitment to diversity.


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