Newfoundland and Labrador Makes Gas Tax Cuts Permanent
紐芬蘭與拉布拉多省永久削減燃油稅
Living in Newfoundland and Labrador has become a bit more predictable for drivers.
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。
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.
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。
Although the legislation passed, it sparked debate in the House of Assembly.
儘管法案已通過,但在議會中仍引發爭論。
The Liberal Opposition argued that the government should have pushed for even deeper cuts to better combat fuel price volatility.
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。
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.
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。
