Inquiry into high gas prices won’t touch on the effect that Provincial fuel taxes have had on them
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B.C.’s independent energy watchdog has confirmed that it won’t be able to investigate the role of provincial taxes on high gasoline prices, due to restrictions set by the provincial government. B.C. Utilities Commission chairman and CEO Dave Morton said Monday that his organization is not allowed to examine how taxes, including the rising carbon tax, may play a role in gas prices that are the most expensive in North America.
Guest: Peter Milobar
BC LIberal MLA - Kamloops-North Thompson
B.C.’s independent energy watchdog has confirmed that it won’t be able to investigate the role of provincial taxes on high gasoline prices, due to restrictions set by the provincial government. B.C. Utilities Commission chairman and CEO Dave Morton said Monday that his organization is not allowed to examine how taxes, including the rising carbon tax, may play a role in gas prices that are the most expensive in North America.
Guest: Peter Milobar
BC LIberal MLA - Kamloops-North Thompson