The drop in gas prices across most Atlantic provinces on Friday won’t last because the Iran war is likely to continue disrupting supply chains and driving up costs, according to a New Brunswick-based economist.
Owners of restaurants and convenience stores have said they should be included in the food tax cut, as they sell the same products and would be at a disadvantage.
High diesel prices continue to ripple through the economy and put pressure on consumers even as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East offers a hint of relief to global commodities.
