Brace for a ‘blowtorch winter’: Super El Niño threatens Canadian gas producers and provincial coffers

Financial Post16 October 2026, 13:54 UTCCanada

Milder winters mean less demand for natural gas to heat homes and businesses, threatening commodity prices

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