Quebec won't act on rising gas prices now: minister
09.05.2008 12:00
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Quebecers won't be getting any tax breaks to make up for galloping oil prices, the government says. Short-term measures to ease the rising cost of fuel won't help consumers given the fluctuating price of gas, because "the [oil companies], a few days after, will just put a 5,6,7 cent increase," said Natural Resources Minister Claude Bchard. Long-term measures such as the province's green plan, which calls for removing 1.5 million vehicles off the road by 2015, will help counteract the cost of fuel, Bchard said. Opposition parties have called for state action as oil futures continue to break new records, rising above $123 per barrel Wednesday. "We have to act now," to counteract the inevitable rise in transportation and food costs, said Parti Qubcois critic Sylvain Gaudreault. The Liberal government would rather bring in measures to make oil companies more accountable, Bchard said. He urged opposition parties to reconsider legislation tabled last year by the minority government to force petrol producers to justify any price increases. Bill 41, "An Act to foster transparency in the sale of gasoline and diesel fuel," was defeated by the Action Dmocratique du Qubec and the PQ in late 2007. Post a commentPeople have commented on this storyRecommend this storyPeople have recommended this storyStory Tools: E-MAIL | PRINT | Text Size: SMLXL | REPORT TYPO | SEND YOUR FEEDBACKStory comments (0)Sort:Most recent | First to last | Most recommendedPost your commentNote: The CBC does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comments, you acknowledge that CBC has the right to reproduce, broadcast and publicize those comments or any part thereof in any manner whatsoever. Please note that comments are pre-moderated/reviewed and published according to our submission guidelines. Comment:Characters allowed: 2500PostSubmission policyRelatedInternal LinksOil rises above $123 US a barrelGas stations to explain prices or pay under new Quebec lawConsumer HeadlinesWorker fired for handing out free Timbit returning to work00After being fired for giving away a Timbit to a baby, single mom Nicole Lilliman says she'll return to her job and collect her much-needed paycheque until she can find work elsewhere. Oil nears $126 US a barrel00Oil prices soared to record highs near $126 US Friday as a weakening U.S. dollar drove investors to snap up commodities.Flour, baked goods scarce at St. John's food banks00The high cost of flour is causing problems with food banks in the St. John's area, an advocate says. New laws needed to restrict drivers with health problems: IBC00The Insurance Bureau of Canada says governments should consider legislation that would slap restrictions on older drivers who suffer from potentially hazardous health problems.Housing starts decline in April: CMHC00Housing starts in April dropped to 213,900 units from 243,000 a month earlier, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation said Thursday.Consumer Life FeaturesYOUR SAYRising food costsVIDEOMade in CanadaIce house (Runs 5:36)TECHNOLOGYWeddingsHigh-tech photo booths latest trend for the big dayBLOGFood BytesTasty tidbits about food and its impact on our livesBLOGComm-OdditiesMan brews up beer can coffin designPeople who read this also read …
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