{"podcast":{"title":"Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","podcast_index_feed_id":7589889,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-riverside-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-riverside-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":536,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Montreal News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Montreal with fast, focused updates on local news, politics, business, culture, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking headlines to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Montreal. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, city trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Montreal News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T14:19:54.887982+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889"},"episode":{"title":"Gas Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions | Montreal News","slug":"gas-prices-surge-amid-middle-east-tensions-montreal-news","published_at":"2026-07-18T01:45:22+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/gas-prices-surge-amid-middle-east-tensions-montreal-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/ef9dd4fe5c9b2900","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/d9b65ac9-cd4e-41c7-b671-59b0606f64bd.mp3","summary":"Gas prices are surging again, with Montreal hitting over $1.91 per litre after a sharp jump — and experts warn another 20-cent spike could be coming by early August. The uptick is fueled by U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil and disrupted shipments, pushing crude prices up and reversing earlier inflation relief. While inflation remains elevated due to energy shocks, the Bank of Canada notes other sectors haven’t yet felt the pinch — except food, which is more vulnerable to fuel and shipping costs. Shelter costs are cooling, offering a glimmer of hope as the central bank waits for more data before its September rate decision. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ef9dd4fe5c9b2900","meta_description":"Gas prices are surging again, with Montreal hitting over $1.91 per litre after a sharp jump — and experts warn another 20-cent spike could be coming by ea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":86,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/episodes/gas-prices-surge-amid-middle-east-tensions-montreal-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/gas-prices-surge-amid-middle-east-tensions-montreal-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}