MPs get sensitive to travel costs, gas guzzling; it’s now a political issue

MPs receive 52.2 cents per kilometre to cover gas expenses while travelling in ridings, but it will go up again on July 1.

Gas prices are on the rise, and as MPs return to their ridings, travel throughout their electoral districts, and meet with constituents, one thing that's on many voters' minds is the price at the pumps.

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