US EditionAs B.C. consumers see carbon-tax savings, conservation group mourns policy
- The B.C. Government eliminated the carbon tax effective April 1, leading to reduced gas prices across the province, with prices dropping as low as 135.2 cents per litre in Salmon Arm.
- Finance Minister Brenda Bailey stated that the carbon tax became politically divisive and that the move aims to support economic growth during tough times.
- Some residents expressed skepticism about the permanence of the lower prices, viewing the situation as temporary.
- The B.C. Utilities Commission will monitor fuel prices to ensure companies pass on savings to customers following the tax's removal.
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