Soaring gas prices brings Canada's inflation rate to rise to 2.8%

Soaring gas prices brings Canada's inflation rate to rise to 2.8%

May 19, 2026 9:25 am MST.

Statistics Canada revealed the inflation rate in April spiked to 2.8 per cent as soaring gas prices continue to cause strain on the economy.

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