Gas prices are going up, and the federal government’s gas tax holiday isn’t going to solve the problem.

With gasoline already pushing toward record levels and diesel prices surging, Dan McTeague explains what’s really driving prices at the pump, from global supply shortages and geopolitical conflicts to Canada’s weak dollar and energy policies.

And while Ottawa says it’s giving Canadians a break, McTeague argues that taxes like the GST and the Clean Fuel Standard are still adding significantly to the cost of gasoline and diesel.

So how bad could prices get, and what does it mean for food, transportation, farmers, and the broader Canadian economy?

Dan McTeague joins the Toronto Sun’s Brian Lilley to break it all down.