"Canadians spent $50-billion on gasoline in 2010. This year, if current prices are sustained, we'll spend $15-billion more. Paying more for what we already buy is, in effect, a $15-billion (or 1.5-per-cent) reduction in national disposable income. Non-gasoline purchases are already being crowded out. Add the impact of other energy bills (such as home heating), and the pain is worse." (Quoted from article)