Winnipeg drivers split on federal gas tax break

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa will temporarily remove the excise tax on gasoline, giving drivers a near-term break at the pump next week. The article presents mixed consumer reaction in Winnipeg, with some welcoming the relief while others say it may be too small to matter. The impact appears limited and largely localized, with modest implications for fuel prices and household spending.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa will temporarily remove the excise tax on gasoline, giving drivers a near-term break at the pump next week. The article presents mixed consumer reaction in Winnipeg, with some welcoming the relief while others say it may be too small to matter. The impact appears limited and largely localized, with modest implications for fuel prices and household spending.