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Higher oil prices are lifting Canada’s purchasing power—but the gains are uneven
Canada faces a puzzle when oil prices rise. The economy appears stronger: Purchasing power grows and government revenues increase. Yet, most Canadian households feel worse off, paying more at the pumps. RBC Economics’ Nathan Janzen explains what’s happening with the economy and why that windfall in income from oil isn’t evenly distributed.
Featured Analysis
Higher oil prices are lifting Canada’s purchasing power—but the gains are uneven
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September 14, 2026
New U.S. tariff retaliation: What it means for Canada’s economy
September 9, 2026
New developments in U.S.-Canada trade war: The impact on both economies
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Food inflation in Canada: Six key questions about higher prices
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Data Flashes
Q3-26 Canadian Business Outlook Survey: More firms plan cost pass-through
October 19, 2026
Canadian inflation ticked higher in September
October 19, 2026
Job losses concentrated among young Canadians in September
October 9, 2026
Canadian exports surged ahead of new U.S. tariffs in August
October 6, 2026
Canada’s GDP growth paused in July but still on track for Q3 gain
September 29, 2026
Revised numbers point to positive population growth in Canada
September 23, 2026
Canadian Housing
Canada’s housing market retreats as rates hikes and trade war escalation collide
October 16, 2026
More turbulence hits Canada’s housing markets to kick off fall
October 6, 2026
Housing affordability relief is tapering off across Canada
September 28, 2026
Road to recovery for Canada’s housing market hits a bump in August
September 15, 2026
Canada’s housing markets show persistent regional splits
September 8, 2026
Mid-year outlook for Canada’s housing market: Between correction and recovery
September 1, 2026
RBC Consumer Spending
Canadians keep spending through higher oil prices but momentum eased in September
October 14, 2026
Spending across the board drove Canadian purchases in August
September 15, 2026
Q2 Canadian consumer signals: Spending on fuel overshadowed purchases by sports fans
August 12, 2026
June spending holds steady as Canadians balance essentials and experiences
July 9, 2026
Canadian cardholder spending holds up but momentum eases
June 17, 2026
Q1 Canadian consumer signals: Energy costs bite but households aren’t cutting back
May 13, 2026
Provincial and Fiscal Outlook
Newfoundland and Labrador budget 2026: Government shelves spending cuts and deficit reduction plan
April 29, 2026
Growth focused, deficit fuelled: Same federal strategy in update 2026
April 28, 2026
Fiscal roundup: Provinces deepen deficit track ahead of federal update
April 24, 2026
PEI Budget 2026: Red soil province awash in red
April 15, 2026
Ontario Budget 2026: Delayed path to balance
March 26, 2026
Manitoba Budget 2026: Path to balance maintained despite negative in-year surprise
March 24, 2026
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