B.C. passes law to force oil companies to reveal how gas prices are set
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The legislation comes after regulators reported an unexplained 10 to 13 cent premium on Lower Mainland fuel prices. Continue reading
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Gas price inquiry questions whether B.C. is a ‘functioning competitive market’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A follow-up to August’s gas price inquiry says industry has failed to explain why the Lower Mainland pays 13 cents more per litre than the Pacific Northwest. Continue reading
B.C. government considering legislation to force transparency from oil and gas companies
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The legislation is a reaction to a public inquiry that found an “unexplained difference” of about 13 cents per litre in prices at the pumps in Metro Vancouver. Continue reading
‘Avoid filling up’: Gas prices spike in Metro Vancouver
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Prices at some gas stations around Vancouver were as high as $1.589 on Wednesday morning. Continue reading
B.C. gas price inquiry: No collusion, but unexplained price difference costing $490M per year
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The unexplained differential is costing B.C. drivers nearly half a billion dollars per year, the report found. Continue reading
Gas prices jump ahead of long weekend as B.C. awaits provincial inquiry report
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Metro Vancouver gas prices are expected to crawl past $1.50 per litre for the first time in weeks on Friday morning. Continue reading
No collusion, says oil company as B.C. gas price hearings begin
One of B.C.’s biggest fuel companies testified that market competition is so tight in the province that collusion among suppliers would be impossible. Continue reading
B.C. gas price probe may help public understand market, but don’t expect ‘bombshells’: expert
The B.C. Utilities Commission has until the end of July to dig into the factors behind the region’s sky-high prices. Continue reading
Gas prices in Vancouver rose with land costs but full differentials unexplained: report
The report says Vancouver’s gasoline retail margins “highly” correlates with local land values. Continue reading
B.C. premier hints at court action for oil companies witholding info from gas price probe
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
John Horgan says he’s hopeful the larger oil and gas companies will eventually share their retail and refining margins with the provincial gas price inquiry. Continue reading