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A gas tax hike that took effect across Manitoba yesterday has drawn the ire of the province's official opposition. In the lead-up to the boost of 2.5 cents per litre, the Progressive Conservatives were calling on the NDP government to back down from the move. 'This tax increase will not be limited to Manitobans who drive vehicles, but will impact anyone who uses public transportation and purchases imported goods,' said finance critic Heather Stefanson. 'The price of bringing groceries and other goods into the province just went up, and that cost will undoubtedly be passed onto consumers.' The hike bumped gas taxes in Manitoba from 11.5 cents per litre to 14 cents per litre. Manitoba still has the second-lowest gas tax in the country, behind only Alberta. _ Compiled from a Manitoba PC Party news release
