“Inflation and gas prices are higher than when we were in charge. Blame the other guys' taxes and policies.”
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Opposition questions about why gas prices are higher now than under a previous government, blaming the current government's taxes and policies; the current government blames changing world conditions and refinery margins.
“In 2014 oil prices were high and gas was cheaper. Now oil prices are lower and gas is 40¢ more. That's because of Liberal policies like high taxes and a weak dollar. Reverse your policies so gas is cheaper.”