Motorists in many cities in Canada received a sharp surprise early Friday when they discovered the price of gasoline had risen by as much as 13 cents a litre.
Liberal MP Dan McTeague, a critic of the oil industry, said he cannot recall a time when gasoline prices rose by so much in such a short period of time.
McTeague said "there is no justification" for Friday's increase. He said the four main Canadian oil companies are taking advantage of motorists.
Does such a sudden hike indicate a need for a gasoline ombudsman, as suggested by NDP Leader Jack Layton?
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Liberal MP Dan McTeague, a critic of the oil industry, said he cannot recall a time when gasoline prices rose by so much in such a short period of time.
McTeague said "there is no justification" for Friday's increase. He said the four main Canadian oil companies are taking advantage of motorists.
Does such a sudden hike indicate a need for a gasoline ombudsman, as suggested by NDP Leader Jack Layton?
Full Story
More...