Gas prices continue to drop in Portage la Prairie.

As of Wednesday morning, every station in the city was selling at 147.9¢ except for the Esso, which was at 146.9¢.

Looking ahead to 2024, Manitobans can expect a significant drop in prices. During the Manitoba NDP’s first throne speech Tuesday afternoon, it was announced that our provincial government plans to help those struggling with inflation by reducing the price of fuel.

The Honourable Anita R. Neville, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, stated, "At the start of the New Year, our government has a plan to give you a break at the pump. Our government has a plan to pause the provincial gas tax, saving you 14 cents per litre every time you fill up. This will provide relief to families, small businesses and municipalities."

The net gasoline and motive fuel tax collected in 2022 was $323,117,168. It should be noted that this also included taxes collected from things like railway diesel, commercial heating fuel, and aviation fuel, not just gasoline.

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