“You say high gas prices are because oil is $100 a barrel. In 2014, oil was $100, but gas was 50¢ cheaper. High prices are because of taxes and your policies. Cut all gas taxes for the rest of the year!”
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In a debate about high gas prices, the Conservatives pointed out that under their government, gas prices were 50 cents cheaper per litre when global oil prices were the same. They also noted that US gas prices are currently 15% lower. The Liberals blamed the high prices on the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, with the International Energy Agency calling it the largest energy crisis and praising the Liberal government's response. The Conservatives argued the Liberals are just bringing more costs, debt and taxes.
“You should ignore high gas prices. There's a war. The government should spend more to help Canadians with the high prices it helped cause. We already cut the gas tax a little.”
“Gas prices are higher in Canada than in the US. This government's taxes and deficits and weak dollar are to blame. The Prime Minister should cut all gas taxes for the rest of the year.”
“I want praise because I temporarily suspended one fuel tax to fight inflation. The International Monetary Fund says what I did was targeted and temporary so it's good. I will keep supporting Canadians and spending money to make Canada strong.”
“I want to blame the Prime Minister for high gas prices. Gas prices are higher now than in 2014 even though global oil prices are the same. The difference is because of inflation, debt, carbon taxes, and a weak dollar. The government should remove all Liberal taxes on gas for the rest of the year.”
“I want to blame high gas prices on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, and conflict. This is the biggest energy shock. The government suspended the federal excise tax on gas to help Canadians. We want to look like we're doing our part.”
“In 2014, gas prices were cheaper under Conservatives with the same global oil price. Now gas is 15% cheaper in the US. I say high Liberal taxes, inflationary spending, and a weak dollar caused by the Prime Minister's policies are the reason. I want the Prime Minister to announce he will get rid of all the gas taxes for the whole year.”
“I say the head of the International Energy Agency thinks our government has it all. I want to paint a rosy picture and ignore the actual question about high gas prices.”