紐芬蘭與拉布拉多省永久削減燃油稅
Newfoundland and Labrador Makes Gas Tax Cuts Permanent
對於住在紐芬蘭與拉布拉多省的駕駛人來說，生活變得稍微更可預測了。
Living in Newfoundland and Labrador has become a bit more predictable for drivers.
省政府已正式將汽油稅減免永久化，防止了原定於2026年4月1日生效的油價顯著上漲。
The provincial government has officially made the gas tax cut permanent, preventing a significant price hike that was set to hit pumps on April 1, 2026.
這項減稅措施最初於2022年推出，旨在對抗因全球經濟不穩定而導致的生活成本上升，當時稅率從每公升14.5分調降至7.5分。
Initially introduced in 2022 to combat the rising cost of living caused by global economic instability, the tax was slashed from 14.5 cents per litre down to 7.5 cents.
永久降低稅率的決定每年將使省政府損失約8000萬美元。
The decision to permanently lower the tax will cost the province roughly $80 million annually.
自由黨反對派主張，政府本應推動更大幅度的減稅，以更好地對抗油價波動。
The Liberal Opposition argued that the government should have pushed for even deeper cuts to better combat fuel price volatility.
儘管如此，納稅人倡議團體對此改變表示歡迎，認為這是一項至關重要的勝利，能保護家庭免受加油站物價突發性上漲的恐懼。
Nevertheless, taxpayer advocacy groups have welcomed the change, viewing it as a vital win that protects families from the fear of sudden, rising costs at the gas station.
