Alberta Premier Smith says lower-than-forecast oil prices could mean budget deficit
- Alberta Premier Danielle Smith states that a budget deficit next year is possible given the lower oil prices.
- The 2024 budget projected a surplus of $367 million based on oil prices averaging $74 per barrel.
- Smith emphasized that current oil prices around $68 per barrel and various pressures are affecting the financial outlook.
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