Free Gas Relief in Toronto | Canada News

0:00Draft Kings rode out a game day fuel promotion this past Wednesday at a Scarborough gas station, hooking drivers up with a free full tank of gas. While supplies lasted, this giveaway happened as the federal government is planning to keep its temporary fuel tax cut going all the way through 2027, which is some much-needed breathing room for folks dealing with these high gas prices. For many drivers in Toronto, the cost of filling up has become a real budget strain. We heard from people like Omar, who's trying to cut back on driving in time as Philips, just to keep costs down, but he's still dropping over one. $120 every few days. Then there's Ocean, who mentioned her household is now sticking to just one vehicle to save money, and Mo, who's seen his usual 70 or 80. Dollar Philips jumped to over $100. The free gas was definitely a bright spot for these drivers. They talked about how much of a blessing it is to get a break from the current prices, especially with the economy the way it is. It's clear that for many, managing the rising cost of fuel has meant making significant

1:04changes to their daily routines and how they use their vehicles. Adding to this relief, the federal government announced this week that the temporary cut to the federal excise tax on gasoline and diesel will be. Extended until January 31, 2027. This means drivers will continue to save 10 cents per liter on gas and 4 cents per liter on diesel. They're also applying half the regular tax rate for February and March of 2027. While this extension is welcome news, some drivers pointed out that it's still not enough to make gas prices feel truly affordable. Still, there's a bit of optimism that these measures will help ease the burden in the long run, especially if the underlying reasons for these high. Prices start to improve. That's your update from Canada News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.