Manitoba will consider gas tax cut over next month: premier

Manitoba may cut the provincial gas tax if fuel prices remain high over the next month, according to Premier Wab Kinew, signaling a possible near-term fiscal measure to blunt consumer fuel cost pressure. Separately, the planned fall 2026 opening of Portage la Prairie's new hospital has been pushed back to spring 2027, delaying expected healthcare capacity improvements.

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Manitoba may cut the provincial gas tax if fuel prices remain high over the next month, according to Premier Wab Kinew, signaling a possible near-term fiscal measure to blunt consumer fuel cost pressure. Separately, the planned fall 2026 opening of Portage la Prairie's new hospital has been pushed back to spring 2027, delaying expected healthcare capacity improvements.