High Gas Prices

• Princeton, B.C. mayor calls for investigation into notoriously high gas prices

  The Mayor of Princeton recently wrote an open letter to express his frustration regarding higher notoriously gas prices in town compared to surrounding communities.

  Consumer

  Nov 30, 2023
  
• Some Albertans are driving the extra mile to save money at the gas pumps

  With high gas prices these days, some Alberta drivers wonder why they can pay so much less by driving out of town.

  Money

  Jul 5, 2022
  
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• ‘People are desperate’: Okanagan drivers report spate of gas thefts

  Global News spoke to four vehicle owners who have had their gas tanks punctured and drained in just the last few weeks.

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2022
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• As gas prices spike, Montreal’s bike culture seen as model for rest of the country

  With the soaring cost of gasoline and new vehicles, urban transit experts say the rest of Canada should look to Montreal for lessons on how to boost cycling culture.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2022
• Average gas price tops $2 a litre in Canada for the 1st time

  Natural Resources Canada says the average price across the country for regular gasoline hit $2.06 per litre on Monday for an all-time high.

  Money

  May 17, 2022
• John Horgan encouraging people ‘to think before you hop in the car’ amid record-breaking gas prices

  Horgan says he is more worried about the inflationary impacts on things like food prices than he is about the cost of gas at the pump.

  Politics

  May 13, 2022
• No additional relief coming for B.C. drivers right away as gas prices continue to soar

  Energy Minister Bruce Ralston said Monday the province is looking at options but has no current plans to step and address the rocketing price at the pumps.

  Politics

  May 9, 2022
• Atlantic passenger travel companies adding surcharges to ease pain of fuel prices

  The region's largest taxi company - Casino Taxi, in Halifax - has imposed a $1.30 fuel surcharge on each fare to help compensate drivers.

  Economy

  May 9, 2022
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• High gas prices putting City of Vernon fleet budget in the red

  The price of gas has jumped 0.44/L since the city put together its budget last summer.

  Economy

  Mar 27, 2022
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• P.E.I. boosts aid programs for Islanders struggling with pandemic, high gas prices

  The government said today it will distribute $150 cheques this month to every adult and dependant receiving social assistance or assured income.

  Economy

  Mar 10, 2022