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Taxpayers' group offers gas tax 'rebate' to some Thursday, May 15, 2008
CTV News -- The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is launching its annual campaign against gas tax "gouging," while a gasoline industry watcher says Canadians are facing record-high prices at the pump. Michael Ervin of Calgary's M.J. Ervin and Associates told CTV.ca that Canadians are paying the highest prices he's ever recorded in his weekly pump price survey. In the weekly result released Tuesday, Ervin found an average price of $1.29 per litre, up 3.9 cents over the May 7 average.
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	Thursday, May 15, 2008 CTV News -- The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is launching its annual campaign against gas tax "gouging," while a gasoline industry watcher says Canadians are facing record-high prices at the pump. Michael Ervin of Calgary's M.J. Ervin and Associates told CTV.ca that Canadians are paying the highest prices he's ever recorded in his weekly pump price survey. In the weekly result released Tuesday, Ervin found an average price of $1.29 per litre, up 3.9 cents over the May 7 average. Visit CTV News for full article

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NJColt Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,055 Points:922,980 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/18/2008 2:14:50 PM	Ignore NJColt Report Abuse
	rebate? how bout you just stop the GREED!
NamGuntrucker Rookie Author Maine Posts:59 Points:59,660 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 10:00:04 AM	Ignore NamGuntrucker Report Abuse
	Why even bother to try and conserve, the gas prices still continue to climb, the gas companies has got everybody right by the gonades and making billions, just keep pulling the hard earned cash out of your wallet and purses and when your out of cash use your thumb or buy a bicycle and enjoy the exercise because gas prices will not go down and don't forget about your heating fuel, be ready for five dollars a gallon to heat your home
NavyEOD Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,366 Points:313,705 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:55:43 AM	Ignore NavyEOD Report Abuse
	They can lower there prices if they wanted to.
HoosierDaddyTX Sophomore Author Dallas Posts:151 Points:38,495 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:53:24 AM	Ignore HoosierDaddyTX Report Abuse
	hangupanddrive, King George does NOT care. He lied to the American public to create a war in Iraq that completely destablized the region and led to these costs being so dramatically higher. He even seems shocked when a reporter tells him gas is approaching $4 a gallon and his word-for-word reply to the reporter was, "Oh, I hadn't heard that." No kidding. When King George the First (the first economic genius to come out of that clan) makes MILLIONS a year from the Houston oil business, you better believe he loves the higher prices. And $4 a gallon doesn't faze a multi-millionaire.
mysub Veteran Author Las Vegas Posts:487 Points:601,980 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:50:32 AM	Ignore mysub Report Abuse
	I agree, do these people think Bush is responsible for the whole worlds oil problems?
hangupanddrive Veteran Author Michigan Posts:280 Points:832,640 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:46:32 AM	Ignore hangupanddrive Report Abuse
	Bush doesn't care?? Think anyone else in the white house will make any difference. Fuel prices are going nuts due to the world economy and demand, along with taxation, and the oil thieves. No one factor is to blame, its multiples.
PenDoctrJD Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,813 Points:1,262,040 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:41:28 AM	Ignore PenDoctrJD Report Abuse
	There is no free lunch.
Erinjasonautumn Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:33 Points:10,585 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:40:38 AM	Ignore Erinjasonautumn Report Abuse
	None of this is going to matter. Bush doesn't care b/c he is an oil man himself and he is making money regardless. You have to do what you need to do for yourself and save money b/c the government isn't going to do anything to help us.
copperhead8 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,523 Points:1,088,420 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:40:21 AM	Ignore copperhead8 Report Abuse
	Won't help us here in MA.
AnObserver Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,072 Points:753,310 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:36:36 AM	Ignore AnObserver Report Abuse
	I'm not sure how this 'Santa Claus' approach helps the overall situation
rogerparry All-Star Author Florida Posts:754 Points:174,495 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:27:38 AM	Ignore rogerparry Report Abuse
	It must be getting close to elections in Canada as well as here. All the politicians are starting to get interested in gas prices.
bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:5,347 Points:1,006,270 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:27:22 AM	Ignore bicycler Report Abuse
	mars48; You hit the nail on the head with the 'slow down' point. I have driven on I96 at the legal speed and watched all the rest of the cars wizz by. It is the same on Ontario`s 401 where I own the right lane, the rest of the cars occupy the left as they go past.
webster1961 Rookie Author Tampa Posts:3 Points:620 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:23:41 AM	Ignore webster1961 Report Abuse
	It's time for ACTION you are suppose to represent us thats why we elect you now do something!
Capt2007 Veteran Author Victoria Posts:260 Points:188,350 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:23:32 AM	Ignore Capt2007 Report Abuse
	I read today that in Vancouver on $60 fill up there is almost $11 levy included in the price for municipality alone.
Don20 All-Star Author Oklahoma City Posts:964 Points:897,840 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:23:29 AM	Ignore Don20 Report Abuse
	Ok, will see.
woos777 Champion Author Washington Posts:1,023 Points:553,405 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:22:52 AM	Ignore woos777 Report Abuse
	We all are paying the highest price ever, but just wait.
fairchildd All-Star Author Kansas City Posts:653 Points:259,585 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:20:12 AM	Ignore fairchildd Report Abuse
	too much talk, too little action
w4kh Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,250 Points:562,240 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:18:23 AM	Ignore w4kh Report Abuse
	Brace yourselves, because the high cost of gasoline in Canada (CDN$5.20 per gallon) is warning of what we face sooner than later, and it won't ever go back down. The "tax break" if the Feds stopped collecting the gasoline tax would barely be seen at the pump, would be eaten away by the weakened dollar and higher price of crude oil, and would make our highways even in worse repair than they are now... There is NO quick solution, but I will be adding solar panels to the roof and scouting an electric or compressed air car
mars48 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:5,050 Points:982,285 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:15:29 AM	Ignore mars48 Report Abuse
	There are lots of things each of us can do to reduce our gasoline expenditure. We can: combine trips, leave 10 to 15 minutes early and reduce our speed. We can get in the habit of driving slower all the time - engineers increased the mileage by 23% with this tactic, using a regular assembly line car - not a hybrid. All kinds of things we can do. Don't wait for the government to help you out.
niceguytx Champion Author Houston Posts:5,094 Points:989,045 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:11:50 AM	Ignore niceguytx Report Abuse
	I always favor more transparency.
future33 Rookie Author Florida Posts:2 Points:440 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:11:04 AM	Ignore future33 Report Abuse
	Well thats good...
CheapoBob All-Star Author Alabama Posts:870 Points:854,510 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:11:02 AM	Ignore CheapoBob Report Abuse
	I need a rebate
REVLAW Champion Author San Antonio Posts:1,495 Points:284,285 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:10:57 AM	Ignore REVLAW Report Abuse
	This is not the place nor the time to politically answer kingdick. Suffice it to say that no politician (republican nor democrat) has squarely taken on the issue of rapidly escallating fuel costs. (Do they have sand in Minnesota? Comes in handy when you want to bury your head.)
Cuzilla Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,449 Points:898,970 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:05:37 AM	Ignore Cuzilla Report Abuse
	And the Canadians are the ones with all the oil - go figure!
spunky4443 All-Star Author Washington Posts:559 Points:339,150 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:03:37 AM	Ignore spunky4443 Report Abuse
	The Price gouging will continue, until Bush does something about it.
RdHogg Champion Author Houston Posts:10,552 Points:1,264,605 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:02:59 AM	Ignore RdHogg Report Abuse
	kingdick ???
GooseMI Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,106 Points:263,865 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 9:02:25 AM	Ignore GooseMI Report Abuse
	Key word "for some"
kingdick Champion Author Minnesota Posts:17,549 Points:1,411,145 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:58:54 AM	Ignore kingdick Report Abuse
	In the USA ----------------------------------- The Fed's have done plenty but MOST of it has made it BETTER for the rich and WORSE for the working middle class. ----------------------------------- In the many years before 2006 the Republicans control of our government did not foster increasing the supply of oil. They also deregulated the markets which has allowed the Speculators freedom to RAISE the price of Crude with no regard to supply and demand. Another bad thing that happened on their watch is all the Control of fuel to very few companies, no competition. -----------------------------------
AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:7,062 Points:1,198,675 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:58:34 AM	Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse
	Assuming USD - CND parity, $1.29/L = $4.88/US gallon. Ouch! But that said, our Canadian neighbors have higher taxes on thier "petrol" than we have.
scrounger Champion Author Vancouver Posts:5,710 Points:1,572,160 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:55:32 AM	Ignore scrounger Report Abuse
	governments waste most of the tax dollars from gas............just like they waste most tax dollars
Bity Veteran Author Wichita Posts:386 Points:45,255 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:54:27 AM	Ignore Bity Report Abuse
	It really doesn't seem to matter . . . we either pay it at the pump, at the grocery store, or on our trash bill! My trash bill went up an additional $5 on top of what they were already charging me to cover their gas. So their charging every customer $10 to cover their gas . . . I think someone else is making a profit on the gas!!!!!
JRFAN88 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:17 Points:13,315 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:53:28 AM	Ignore JRFAN88 Report Abuse
	why does anyone believe that the government's so called rebate will give any relief...let's face it if the so called releif is delivered the difference will be swallowed up by an equal increase from big oil...therefore no difference in price to the consumer..;(
DeHavilland Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,413 Points:341,170 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:51:45 AM	Ignore DeHavilland Report Abuse
	Brockvillian is on the right track. With the income at the pump that the government takes, it's like hiring the fox to watch the henhouse expecting it to look after our best interests.
Bonito Champion Author Dayton Posts:6,254 Points:1,297,725 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:50:22 AM	Ignore Bonito Report Abuse
	How about the greedy Oil Companies giving us a Profit Rebate. Lets take the joy out of owning Oil Stock and the price will drop in half. We are being riped off.
Rick52 All-Star Author Milwaukee Posts:999 Points:19,325 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:48:37 AM	Ignore Rick52 Report Abuse
	I heard under $0.50
rod1965 Veteran Author Portland Posts:278 Points:28,265 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:46:21 AM	Ignore rod1965 Report Abuse
	damned if we do or damned if we don't.everyone is facing higher prices. are the prices higher in OPEC countries? probably not.
Brockvillian Veteran Author Ontario Posts:277 Points:245,345 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:39:40 AM	Ignore Brockvillian Report Abuse
	I don't trust the government or oil companies. It would be nice to see some relief at the pumps, but I am sure we will eventually pay in other ways.
Laser917 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,797 Points:684,680 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:35:17 AM	Ignore Laser917 Report Abuse
	And where do you think the "rebate" money comes from anyway?
rvnvet70 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,262 Points:876,425 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:31:51 AM	Ignore rvnvet70 Report Abuse
	Yeah!!! RIGHT!!!!!
Chazzer Champion Author Nevada Posts:7,488 Points:1,613,385 Joined:May 2002	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:28:45 AM	Ignore Chazzer Report Abuse
	The so called tax 'rebate' won't mean a whoopin' hell. The oil companies will find ways to get the prices back up!
DooDaa Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:3,203 Points:721,455 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:27:35 AM	Ignore DooDaa Report Abuse
	Okay
Lonewolftx Champion Author Houston Posts:5,125 Points:1,007,510 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:26:01 AM	Ignore Lonewolftx Report Abuse
	We are all, e are in it together eh?
Stateline Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,790 Points:562,930 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:24:41 AM	Ignore Stateline Report Abuse
	So our we.
blazerbob91 All-Star Author Milwaukee Posts:641 Points:293,530 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:22:10 AM	Ignore blazerbob91 Report Abuse
	Tax rebates or gas tax elimination will only hurt the dollar.
C5vette2004 All-Star Author Little Rock Posts:505 Points:137,440 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:21:13 AM	Ignore C5vette2004 Report Abuse
	tax hasn't really changed, it is the price of the gas (or the profit margin there in)
Retowered Veteran Author Colorado Posts:359 Points:972,585 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:19:46 AM	Ignore Retowered Report Abuse
	Tax is a small part of the problem.
pulpwood All-Star Author Mississippi Posts:968 Points:493,850 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:19:14 AM	Ignore pulpwood Report Abuse
	To some.........
93probeguy All-Star Author Little Rock Posts:777 Points:200,880 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:18:49 AM	Ignore 93probeguy Report Abuse
	it just doesn't make since. you can live right next to the pipeline and the station right there, and your still going to pay about 3.70pg+-
gotoneros Champion Author Syracuse Posts:1,768 Points:357,330 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:18:41 AM	Ignore gotoneros Report Abuse
	Uh oh. Ever been to western Canada? Calgarians have to drive a lot to get anywhere.
Muke All-Star Author Virginia Beach Posts:546 Points:252,980 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: 5/16/2008 8:15:44 AM	Ignore Muke Report Abuse
	Big Oil companies give incentive to people by extra credit using their Gasoline Cards etc. Certain BP Oil and Exxon gas Stations are selling gas at much lower price than others. let the free market wotk out. Chryslers now offering fixed 2.99 / gallon for two years two new buyers of certaing Chrysle Models.