February 2009
Gas price regulation gouging consumers, think-tank says.
The AIMS Money Guzzling Gas Regulation Gauge shows consumers second by second how much extra they pay for gasoline because of price regulation. The gauge and an accompanying background paper, "What's Missing from your Wallet", attracted headlines around the region.
Regulation cost consumers millions: think-tank
Gas price regulation is costly for consumers across Atlantic Canada. This story in the St. John's Telegram and the Corner Brook Western Star focus on the impact in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Une étude conclut à un coût élevé de la réglementation des prix de l’essence
AIMS research on the cost of gas price regulation was also picked up by the news media in Quebec, where gas prices are also regulated.
The steep price of gas stability
AIMS latest paper, What's Missing from you Wallet? and its Money Guzzling Gas Regulation Gauge prompted this column in the Halifax Chronicle Herald by business editor Roger Taylor.
New Brunswickers can track cost of regulating gasoline prices
AIMS Money Guzzling Gas Regulation Gauge is helping New Brunswickers track how much they are losing with gas price regulation. AIMS Research Manager Bobby O'Keefe explains that New Brunswickers think they are saving money but they are actually doing the opposite.
It’s a pain in the octane
The Chronicle-Herald featured AIMS report on gas price regulation on its front page pointing out that gas price regulation is a long-term drain on your wallet.