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Gas prices are expected to reach an annual high this summer across Canada and into fall, with more than one factor causing the increase, experts say.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

We used to have that. Look up the history of PetroCan.

Created as a crown Corp by a liberal government with the intention of keepingahandleon prices, and then privatized by a conservative government (because that's what rhy do to crown corps).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

No I mean SLASH the PRICES by REMOVING the PROBLEM

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

and then privatized by a conservative government

If it is any consolation, said party never won again after that and eventually threw in the towel when winning even 12 seats proved to be a struggle.