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Canada Faces 100-Day Oil Supply Challenge Amid High Prices

3/26/2026

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Oxford Economics, an economic forecasting firm, says Canada will need about 100 days to fulfill its pledge of 23.6 million barrels to address the war-driven supply crunch, with no emergency oil reserves.
Analysts expect oil prices to stay high due to regional conflicts.
The firm foresees a modest economic impact, with inflation at 3.5% in the second quarter.
The Bank of Canada may overlook energy shock as consumer spending remains stable.

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Oxford Economics, an economic forecasting firm, says Canada will need about 100 days to fulfill its pledge of 23.6 million barrels to address the war-driven supply crunch, with no emergency oil reserves.
Analysts expect oil prices to stay high due to regional conflicts.
The firm foresees a modest economic impact, with inflation at 3.5% in the second quarter.
The Bank of Canada may overlook energy shock as consumer spending remains stable.