It’s not often one has so much notice that an increase in pump price is on the way, but that’s likely to be the case this time around with gas prices in Manitoba expected to see an approximate price impact of 4.4 cents per litre on Monday when Canada’s new carbon tax comes into effect.
According to Gas Buddy’s Brandon page, local stations at the time of this posting are split between $1.156 per litre and $1.159, which has us just about right on the provincial average of $1.1525. Should the full 4.4 cents be added onto those prices on Monday even my Saturday morning brain would seem to suggest that would push us into the realm of $1.20. That would represent an amount about 20% higher than what was paid earlier this month when prices were just under $1.00.
The Federal Government has published a page on the tax as it applies to Manitoba where it’s been outlined the ways that direct proceeds from the tax will be returned to Manitoba. That info including specifics on Climate Action Incentive Payments that are to be issued to residents is at this link. Further detail on eligibility for the payments can be found
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The topic in general has been the subject of many discussion threads in recent months, most recently being this exchange on the rebate and this reminder about the tax going into effect at the pumps on Monday.