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Canada's Inflation Jumps to 2.4% in March — And Your Grocery and Gas Bills Show It

Canada's annual inflation rate climbed to 2.4% in March 2026 , up sharply from 1.8% in February, according to Statistics Canada data released Monday. The jump was driven almost entirely by soaring energy prices tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict and its disruption of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz — and Canadians felt it directly at the gas pump and grocery store. Headline CPI (March) 2.4% ▲ Up from 1.8% in February Gasoline (monthly) +21.2% Largest monthly jump on record Grocery prices (year/year) +4.4% Up from 4.1% in February Core CPI (ex-gas) 2.2% Milder than expected Gas was the main culprit Gasoline prices surged a record 21.2% month over month in March — the largest single-month jump ever recorded in Canada — as the U.S.-Iran conflict choked off roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz. On a year-...

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Public Outcry in Israel: Calls for Elections and Hostage Release Deals

 


In a powerful display of public sentiment, thousands of individuals took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday, voicing their dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s administration. The protesters’ demands were twofold: the immediate initiation of new elections and the urgent negotiation of a hostage release deal for those being held in Gaza.

The atmosphere of frustration is palpable among many Israelis, who are critical of the government’s handling of the conflict with Hamas. The protests underscore a growing impatience with the current leadership and a desire for change, as evidenced by the repeated calls for new elections.

The situation is particularly tense due to the ongoing negotiations concerning the release of dozens of hostages. The public’s demand for a swift and effective resolution to this crisis reflects the high stakes involved and the importance of the issue to the Israeli populace.

As the situation unfolds, the world watches to see how the Israeli government will respond to these pressing demands from its citizens.

 

 

 

 

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