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Q&A: Forecasters say gasoline prices likely to remain high

Q&A: Forecasters say gasoline prices likely to remain high

DALLAS (AP) — Gasoline prices have smashed a 2008 record and are likely to head even higher, further fueling inflation and hitting consumers and businesses that are still coming to grips with the pandemic. The national average topped $4.
Oil climbs, stocks yo-yo as US bans Russian crude imports

Oil climbs, stocks yo-yo as US bans Russian crude imports

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks yo-yoed, oil prices climbed and the price of nickel surged so much that trading for it was shut on Tuesday, as the U.S.
Ditch your points plan: Cash-back credit cards offer more bang for your buck

Ditch your points plan: Cash-back credit cards offer more bang for your buck

About a year ago, Matt Brownlow started putting all of his expenses on a Tangerine money-back credit card as a way to get the most out of its cash-back rewards. He then pays the balance off at the end of each month.
Biden bans Russian oil, warns of 'Putin price hike' at pump

Biden bans Russian oil, warns of 'Putin price hike' at pump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S.
Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil, natural gas

Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil, natural gas

LONDON (AP) — Shell said Tuesday that it will stop buying Russian oil after Ukrainian officials criticized the energy giant for buying a shipment of crude from Moscow and demanded that all multinational companies sever ties with Russia over the war .
Transcontinental Q1 profits slumps to $18.4M due to Omicron operational disruptions

Transcontinental Q1 profits slumps to $18.4M due to Omicron operational disruptions

MONTREAL — Transcontinental Inc. says its net profit attributable to shareholders dropped by one-third in its latest quarter despite higher revenues as a COVID-19 variant disrupted operations.
Air Transat and Porter Airlines sign code-share deal amid stiffening competition

Air Transat and Porter Airlines sign code-share deal amid stiffening competition

MONTREAL — After a gruelling two years, Air Transat and Porter Airlines have signed a code-sharing agreement they hope will draw customers to a wider range of connecting flights in Canada and abroad.
Statistics Canada says country posted merchandise trade surplus for January

Statistics Canada says country posted merchandise trade surplus for January

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade surplus in January compared with a deficit in December as imports fell to start the year. Statistics Canada said Tuesday the country saw a merchandise trade surplus of $2.
Surging wheat prices amid Russian invasion of Ukraine could worsen food inflation

Surging wheat prices amid Russian invasion of Ukraine could worsen food inflation

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is driving up global wheat prices as the conflict curbs exports of the crop, triggering shortages and setting the stage for worsening food inflation in Canada.
Average price for a gallon of gas in US hits a record $4.17

Average price for a gallon of gas in US hits a record $4.17

The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. hit a record $4.17 Tuesday as the country prepares to ban Russian oil imports.
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