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Ottawa Now - Meals On Wheels Ottawa preparing for future obstacles as gas prices spike

March 23, 2026

Here in Canada's Capital, gas prices could reach $1.80 per litre by the end of this week. And according to Canadians for Affordable Energy President Dan McTeague, that price tag could soon soar to $2.00 per litre in Toronto, as the Iran War treads further into Week 4. Over the past few shows, we've heard from cab drivers, pizza delivery drivers, truckers, and several others who drive for a living. For folks in that line of work, it’s getting far too expensive to keep up or get ahead, and it's really hurting their bottom-line. Today, we check in with Baudouin St-Cyr, the Executive Director of Meals On Wheels Ottawa.



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