Traffic across parts of South Wales is moving slowly this morning, with drivers being warned to allow extra time for their journeys due to congestion and poor conditions.
Traffic Wales has reported difficult driving conditions on the M4 between junction 49 at Pont Abraham and junction 41 at Pentyla and Baglan. Wet weather is affecting the network, with motorists reminded that stopping distances in rain can be up to four times longer than normal. Drivers are being advised to reduce speed and leave plenty of space between vehicles.
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Congestion has also been reported on the A4232 between Culverhouse Cross and the M4 at Capel Llanilltern, affecting traffic in both directions. Delays are building in the area, particularly during the morning rush.
On the M4 eastbound, drivers are experiencing delays between junction 28 at Tredegar Park and junction 23A at Magor. Motorists travelling towards the Severn Crossing are being urged to plan ahead and allow additional time.
Further delays are affecting the A470 southbound from Nantgarw to junction 32 at Coryton, adding pressure to key commuter routes into Cardiff.
Credit: Traffic Wales
More disruption is affecting the M4 westbound between Lon Las and junction 45 at Ynysforgan, where lane two is currently blocked following a collision.
Traffic is building in the area as a result, with delays increasing during the morning. Drivers travelling westbound are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys and to approach the area with caution.
Road users are being encouraged to check traffic updates before travelling and to take extra care on the roads while conditions remain wet.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/gas-station-pump-in-quebec.jpg?id=30227093&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=40%2C0%2C40%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>Some Canadians are about to get a break at the pump, but Quebecers might be out of luck.</p><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-road-trips-roadside-attractions" target="_blank">Drivers in la belle province</a> hoping for cheaper gas this spring might be disappointed. A new <a href="https://www.desjardins.com/content/dam/pdf/en/personal/savings-investment/economic-studies/canada-inflation-18-march-2025.pdf" target="_blank">economic study by Desjardins</a> confirms that while gas prices are set to drop across most of Canada following the elimination of the federal carbon tax, Quebecers won't see the same relief.</p><p>With Mark Carney recently stepping in as Canada's new Prime Minister, one of his first major policy moves was to eliminate the federal price on pollution (commonly known as the carbon tax). According to a March 18 report by Desjardins Economic Studies, this decision is expected to reduce Canada's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation by 0.7 percentage points in April 2025, largely due to lower gas and energy costs. </p><p>Here's why Quebec isn't included in that equation.</p><p>Quebec already has its own cap-and-trade system, separate from the federal carbon tax. Since the province operates under this system, the federal government's decision to scrap its carbon pricing policy won't change anything for Quebec drivers.</p><p>"The price on pollution only applied to eight provinces (Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan) and two territories (Yukon and Nunavut). As such, eliminating the federal price on pollution on a litre of gasoline won't translate into a one-for-one reduction in the average price of a litre of gasoline in Canada," explains the Desjardins report.</p><p>Meanwhile, drivers in other parts of Canada can expect significant relief at the pump. The report notes that gasoline accounts for a major portion of the CPI’s energy component, meaning lower fuel prices will directly reduce inflation. But again, that won't apply in Quebec.</p><p>This isn't just a short-term effect. Before its removal, the federal carbon tax was set to increase annually, meaning fuel prices would have continued rising in provinces where it applied. Now that it's gone, gas prices are expected to remain lower than previously projected, at least in the short run.</p><p>That said, Quebecers shouldn't assume their gas prices will remain stable either. Other factors, including global oil prices and potential adjustments to Quebec's cap-and-trade system, could still impact the cost of fuel in the province.</p><p><span></span><span></span><span style="background-color: initial;">As of March 2025, here are the average regular gasoline prices across Canadian provinces, expressed in cents per litre, according to</span> <span style="background-color: initial;"><a href="https://www.gasbuddy.com/can" target="_blank">GasBuddy</a>.</span></p> <ul> <li><strong>Ontario</strong>: 146.9¢<a href="https://www.gasbuddy.com/gasprices/ontario/ottawa" target="_blank"></a></li> <li><strong>Manitoba</strong>: 147.7¢</li> <li><strong>Alberta</strong>: 148.0¢</li> <li><strong>Quebec</strong>: 150.6¢</li> <li><strong>Saskatchewan</strong>: 152.0¢</li> <li><strong>New Brunswick</strong>: 155.0¢</li> <li><strong>Nova Scotia</strong>: 155.9¢<a href="https://www.gasbuddy.com/can" target="_blank"></a></li> <li><strong>Prince Edward Island</strong>: 162.1¢</li> <li><strong>Newfoundland and Labrador</strong>: 166.1¢</li> <li><strong>British Columbia</strong>: 171.8¢</li> <li><strong>Northwest Territories</strong>: 174.9¢</li></ul><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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