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Higher Gas Prices Affecting Summer Plans, Survey Finds
Seven in 10 adults ages 35 to 54 said gas prices are affecting daily activities, according to a CAA South Central Ontario poll.
- On Wednesday, Ontario gas prices averaged 165.9 cents per litre, while Ottawa drivers paid 173.9 cents per litre, according to GasBuddy and Canadians for Affordable Energy data.
- The Ipsos survey released Wednesday by CAA South Central Ontario found seven in 10 Ontarians aged 35 to 54 are altering daily routines due to rising fuel costs.
- Nearly six in 10 road trip planners reported fuel costs influence their itineraries, forcing them to choose closer destinations or fewer trips to preserve vacation moments.
- Teresa DiFelice, CAA SCO assistant vice president, said families are turning to "staycations" or tightening budgets as prices approach $2 per litre to manage spending.
- Prices are forecast to rise another two cents on Thursday, prompting CAA to recommend efficiency adjustments like proper tire inflation and removing rooftop carriers.
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CAA Survey Finds: Ontario Families Feeling Impact Of Higher Gas Prices In Their Daily Lives
Seven-in-ten Ontarians aged 35 to 54 say rising gas prices are affecting their day-to-day activities, as fuel costs continue to put pressure on household budgets and force many families to make difficult trade-offs in how they drive, spend and plan their daily lives, according to a new survey from CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO). The findings highlight how higher fuel costs are contributing to broader affordability challenges, with many fami…
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L 67%
C 33%
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