Yes. It does cost more to truck the fuel versus moving it by rail. However, Imperial Oil has stepped up to the plate on this. They have told us that they will pay the extra costs for transporting the fuel. They will also move the fuel by truck and will manage the transportation. The Government of the Northwest Territories will only be paying for the original rail rates for the fuel supplied to the Government of the Northwest Territories for 2019 barge season. There is no impact on the price of fuel in the communities that are served by the Government of the Northwest Territories through the Petroleum Products Program. We owe a thanks of gratitude to Imperial Oil for stepping up to the plate for the residents. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Wally Schumann on Question 777-18(3): 2019 Marine Transportation Services Shipping Season
In the Legislative Assembly on June 6th, 2019. See this statement in context.
Question 777-18(3): 2019 Marine Transportation Services Shipping Season
Oral Questions
June 6th, 2019
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