Conservatives Push for Gas Tax Cut

0:00Federal Conservatives are pushing hard for the government to scrap all taxes on gas and diesel through the end of this year. That means ditching the fuel excise tax at 10 cents per liter, the clean fuel standard at 7 cents per liter, and the goods and services tax at 8 cents per liter. Together they knock off 25 cents per liter at the pump for everyday Canadians. After this year wraps up, the Conservatives want to make that clean fuel standard cut permanent to keep relief going long term. Canadians are shelling out 20% more for gas than folks across the border in the states right now. Meanwhile, countries like Australia, Spain and Ireland have already slashed their own fuel taxes to ease the pain for drivers. To cover the cost, the party plans to trim what they see as wasteful, liberal spending on things like the gun buy back program, extra bureaucracy, pricey consultants, foreign aid, and big government projects. This push highlights the growing pressure on fuel prices amid economic squeezes, with

1:00Conservatives betting it'll resonate as election talks heat up. Stay informed with Vancouver News today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.