As inflation reshapes consumer habits and fuel prices rise, gas stations are turning to fresh food and beverage programs to boost traffic, revenue and customer loyalty.
Lower gas prices were the major force pulling the headline inflation rate down in June but economists weighing on the latest price data Monday found even more encouraging signs under the hood of Statistics Canada's report.
Rising food prices are here to stay, says the Bank of Canada. As conflict in Iran drives up fuel and farming costs, Canadians can expect food inflation to remain high through the rest of the year.