Canada's Gas Prices Soar Amid Iran Crisis

0:00Gas prices in Canada are hitting levels not seen since 2022. All thanks to the war in Iran, kicking off back in late February. National average now sits around $1.80 per liter, spiking nearly 9 cents just last week. With Easter weekend here, folks planning road trips to see family are feeling the pinch right at the pump. Experts like Patrick Dahan from Gas Buddy say no quick relief in sight. Diesel could smash records, topping $2.25 in the next couple days. Jet fuel costs have nearly double too, so even flying out might cost you extra as airlines pass it on. Canadians are grumbling from maritime drivers to those in British Columbia and Quebec facing the steepest jumps. Families budgeting for holiday drives are cutting back and opposition politicians are pushing for federal gas tax cuts to ease the pain. Inland spots like Alberta stay cheaper thanks to lower taxes and less export competition. The route, Iran clamping down on the straight of Hormuz, choking global oil flow and sending

1:04prices worldwide into overdrive. Coastal areas compete harder for supply that ships can reroute elsewhere while prairies dodged the worst. Until someone clears that straight or hatches a real plan, Trump stayed mum in his latest address. These costs keep climbing, hitting Canada's wallet hard, even if we're sitting out the fight. Keep an eye on your tank y'all. I'm Cory with the story, that's your Canada news today update, AI powered and always on.