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middeljohn Mar 30, 2014 2:55 PM

Price of gas in your city
 
I always find it fascinating how the gas prices can vary so much from town to town. London tends to be about 8 cents cheaper than Toronto most days, for example. Even Hamilton is usually about 5 cents cheaper than Oakville.

Anyways, in Oakville I paid 131.9 last night.

TownGuy Mar 30, 2014 2:59 PM

123.9 in Cobourg this morning.

thebasketballgeek Mar 30, 2014 3:14 PM

Wow Their is a website in Winnipeg just for these gas prices that show the prices of gas in Winnipeg over the last 48 hours
http://www.winnipeggasprices.com/index.aspx?fuel=A

Lowest Price for each category
Regular: Domo at 1032 marion st =120.4
Midgrade: Shell at Pembina hwy and Waterford ave =123.8
Premium: Domo same location as first=130.6
Diesel; Petro-Canada Pembina hwy and Bairdmore blvd =134.9

Highest Price for each category
Regular: Husky at Pembina hwy and Dudley ave =127.9
Midgrade: Husky at St.Mary's rd and Hindley ave =137.9
Premium:Husky at Isabel st and Alexander ave =145.9
Diesel: Esso at 2-563 St Anne's rd=149.9

VANRIDERFAN Mar 30, 2014 3:16 PM

Vancouver Island

Victoria - 129.9
Mill Bay (10 min up the road) - 120.9
Crofton (10 min further up the road) 132.9
Nanaimo 120.9

While in Saskatchewan
Regina - 124.9
Saskatoon - 123.9
Swift Current - 123.9

No idea why Saskatchewan which has a refinery in Regina and is home to quite a few oil fields has a price similar to an island that has to import all of its petroleum products.

vid Mar 30, 2014 3:28 PM

114.5 to 122.9 on the reserve where Provincial gas taxes don't apply
135.9 to 142.9 in the city where Provincial gas taxes do apply

We get gas once a week or so, so the prices don't fluctuate much, and since every gas station gets the same gas from the same companys (either Suncor or Can-Op), there is virtually no difference in price. The regular gas stations are all at 139.9 right now, with a couple discount stations below that and a couple full service stations above it.

If you've got a 70L tank, the difference between the most expensive and least expensive is only $20. Considering the reserve gas stations have line-ups down the street (they're all in a row and have about 30 cars waiting at any time) it's not really worth it considering the time it takes to get that gas. People who drive to the US to fuel up their cars will likely burn any savings they get during the 2.5 hour trip.

SignalHillHiker Mar 30, 2014 3:31 PM

It was 138.9 last time I filled up.

Marty_Mcfly Mar 30, 2014 3:31 PM

I'm not sure exactly what it is now, probably in the 1.20-1.40/L range. The closer you get to Costco on the east end of the city the cheaper the gas price.

srperrycgy Mar 30, 2014 3:31 PM

Calgary is ranging from 116.9 to 123.9.

But, I'm paying 95c/L for the next year. I received the current Ford promotion of 1000 litres at 95c when I bought my new Focus a few weeks back. :cool:

Vertigo3000 Mar 30, 2014 4:12 PM

Around $1.30/L

feepa Mar 30, 2014 4:37 PM

http://www.edmontongasprices.com/Pri...nty.aspx?c=can

SpongeG Mar 30, 2014 5:00 PM

it was 122.9 the last time about 2 weeks ago, 2 weeks prior it was 109.9 seems to flucuate anywhere from 108.9 - 126.9 126.9 is very high around here

J_Murphy Mar 30, 2014 5:06 PM

www.gasbuddy.com

This is a handy site for anyone who doesn't know about it.

I have found locally in St. John's, price goes to the maximum it can sell for on Thursday morning. It then gradually decreases throughout the week and it at it's lowest on wednesday evening. As another poster stated, it is lowest in the east end closer to Costco who usually sell for 3 cents/liter less than the competition.

chevvac Mar 30, 2014 5:23 PM

Its 136.9 here in Whitehorse, not so bad actually.

subdude Mar 30, 2014 5:31 PM

Vancouver avg: 143.7

http://www.vancouvergasprices.com

Innsertnamehere Mar 30, 2014 5:40 PM

$1.31 in Toronto. $4.95 a gallon for US prices, $0.72 cents higher than the most expensive gas in the US.

Airboy Mar 30, 2014 10:06 PM

115 in Edmonton. But will jump up 8C by friday, it ussally does. 129 in McMurray last week and 124-129 in Victoria today.

ScreamingViking Mar 30, 2014 10:30 PM

In Burlington it seems to have hovered in the high 131-cent range lately. I haven't seen the usual variation of a few cents - normally it drops a bit early in the week then goes up Thursdays.

Klazu Mar 30, 2014 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subdude (Post 6518622)

Gotta love Canada's most expesive housing and price of gas. :haha:

Fortunately I drive so little and only for pleasure, so price of gas makes no difference to me. That's why I went with a bigger engine in my next car. :rolleyes:

MolsonExport Mar 31, 2014 12:10 AM

$1.27 today.

Chadillaccc Mar 31, 2014 12:21 AM

It was 120.1 in Drumheller, haven't seen how much it is in Calgary lately.

Acajack Mar 31, 2014 2:02 AM

134.9 in Gatineau. Has been stuck there for a while.

No idea about Ottawa since I have not been there in a few weeks.

middeljohn Mar 31, 2014 2:12 AM

I can't remember the last time I saw a price below 130. I found an old gas receipt from 2011 and it was only 115 that particular day. Cheapest I've seen in the last year was maybe 116 in Aylmer ON at the No Frills Gas Bar.

1overcosc Mar 31, 2014 2:48 AM

127.6 here in Kingston. It's usually a few cents cheaper here than in Toronto or Ottawa.

Wigs Mar 31, 2014 3:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srperrycgy (Post 6518494)
Calgary is ranging from 116.9 to 123.9.

But, I'm paying 95c/L for the next year. I received the current Ford promotion of 1000 litres at 95c when I bought my new Focus a few weeks back. :cool:

that's awesome. you should save ~$250 if not more :cheers:
Costco and GasPlus seem to be the cheapest right now at 116.9.

PrairieGirl Mar 31, 2014 3:42 AM

Cheapest in Moose Jaw 125.9

subdude Mar 31, 2014 7:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klazu (Post 6519048)
Gotta love Canada's most expesive housing and price of gas. :haha:

Fortunately I drive so little and only for pleasure, so price of gas makes no difference to me. That's why I went with a bigger engine in my next car. :rolleyes:

Oh yeah, Vancouver gets hosed when it comes to gas prices:

http://charts.gasbuddy.com/ch.gascha...Unit=CAN%20c/L

vid Mar 31, 2014 10:49 PM

When I went to Vancouver in September, their gas prices were lower than in Thunder Bay.

middeljohn Apr 1, 2014 2:12 AM

Esso and Petro Canada seem to have been stuck at 131.9 for days now.

manny_santos Apr 1, 2014 2:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1overcosc (Post 6519286)
127.6 here in Kingston. It's usually a few cents cheaper here than in Toronto or Ottawa.

That's true. And in turn, Belleville is usually a cent or two lower than Kingston. That might be because of Belleville's proximity to the Tyendinaga Mohawk First Nation, which has four or five gas stations conveniently located very close to the 401.

One of the biggest local gas price differentials I saw was a day I was in both Welland and Niagara Falls. The price in Welland was 10 cents higher than in Niagara Falls. Of course, in Niagara Falls you're next to the border.

Dwils01 Apr 3, 2014 1:54 AM

Has been 133.9 here in the Sault for the last 4 months. Gas is 101.7 for a litre in Sault Michigan. Even with the bridge tolls and the difference in currency, I save just over $20 to fill up in the states.

middeljohn Apr 3, 2014 2:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwils01 (Post 6524057)
Has been 133.9 here in the Sault for the last 4 months. Gas is 101.7 for a litre in Sault Michigan. Even with the bridge tolls and the difference in currency, I save just over $20 to fill up in the states.

Wow how big is your tank? It has to be at least 62 liters if you're saving that much.

lio45 Apr 3, 2014 2:28 AM

Montreal was $1.44 too when I was there two days ago. So Vancouver has company.

Bécancour currently $1.32 to $1.35 depending on location. NH was $3.55 when I filled up. Sherbrooke was $1.40 last time I was there.

lio45 Apr 3, 2014 2:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by middeljohn (Post 6524068)
Wow how big is your tank? It has to be at least 62 liters if you're saving that much.

Apparently all customs stations except three have a tacit exemption for ~5 gallons in a container in addition to your full tank. (Stanstead, QC, is one of those three.)

I always fill up the container to take advantage of the exemption. (The result is that my dad's car (in Bécancour) runs on New Hampshire gas about half the time.)

(I don't feel bad about it, I consider we're taxed enough as is.)

So, my point was, if he does that too, you have to factor the savings for the extra fuel. $20 sounds reasonable for an average-sized car tank + container. Otherwise, he might have a truck.

vid Apr 3, 2014 3:16 AM

Aren't truck gas tanks 70L? I gas up the company vans at the gas station next door occasionally and it isn't unusual to get a bill for over $100 per van, and they're just GMC Savanas. That's the equivalent of 77L and they weren't on empty.

The Ford Econolines suck the shit back like it's infinite. We've stopped using them except when absolutely necessary. :uhh:

Dwils01 Apr 3, 2014 6:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by middeljohn (Post 6524068)
Wow how big is your tank? It has to be at least 62 liters if you're saving that much.

50 litre tank and I bring a couple of gas can over. I only fill up about once a month.

J_Murphy Apr 3, 2014 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vid (Post 6524178)
Aren't truck gas tanks 70L? I gas up the company vans at the gas station next door occasionally and it isn't unusual to get a bill for over $100 per van, and they're just GMC Savanas. That's the equivalent of 77L and they weren't on empty.

The Ford Econolines suck the shit back like it's infinite. We've stopped using them except when absolutely necessary. :uhh:

Some bigger trucks have bigger tanks. My 4x4 V6 Tacoma is 80 L and larger trucks than that can have 100 L. I love the Tacoma, but you can almost watch the gauge going down while driving, a tank will last me 7-9 days.

Nicko999 Apr 3, 2014 1:46 PM

137.4 in Montreal this morning.

You can fill up for about 93.9 (3.55$ per gallon) in Vermont. It's really worth the drive south.

north 42 Apr 3, 2014 2:47 PM

129 a litre here in Windsor. Fortunately with my husband working in the States, he always fills up over there for much less! The only time we fill up in Canada is when we are travelling and have no choice but to fill up here.

middeljohn Apr 3, 2014 5:07 PM

When I was in Detroit a few months ago, one station was 2.97/G which is only 79/L. Quite a big difference!

Symz Apr 3, 2014 5:16 PM

I always find it funny how much people obsess over the price of gas. I don't pay much attention to it, it's something I HAVE to buy. With my focus the price difference on a full tank of gas between a gas price being high (1.35 say) or low (1.16) is about $5 on a full tank. Not worth me really obsessing over.

Lots of people here go over to Detroit to cross border shop and buy gas cheaper over there. I shop local so I couldn't tell you how much cheaper it is.

Gas today in Windsor ranges from 128.0-129.9 today.

begratto Apr 3, 2014 5:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicko999 (Post 6524519)
137.4 in Montreal this morning.

You can fill up for about 93.9 (3.55$ per gallon) in Vermont. It's really worth the drive south.

It depends on the value that you attribute to your free time. Spending 2-3 hours to go fill up my car (that's the time it would take from Montreal, approximately) to save 25$ (60 litres X $0.435 difference) isn't really worth it in my opinion.

If I lived near the border, the situation would be different, of course.

Nicko999 Apr 3, 2014 5:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by begratto (Post 6524880)
It depends on the value that you attribute to your free time. Spending 2-3 hours to go fill up my car (that's the time it would take from Montreal, approximately) to save 25$ (60 litres X $0.435 difference) isn't really worth it in my opinion.

If I lived near the border, the situation would be different, of course.

Oh yeah I usually fill up here but when I can, making the drive south is absolutely worth it. What a lot of people do is go south to shop once a month or once every month so this is when they will fill up down south.

And btw, you can get to the border in about 1 hour.

middeljohn Apr 5, 2014 7:34 AM

129.9 today. Shell, Petro Canada and Esso all the same. Slowly creeping down. I don't recall having ever seen 1.40+ in the GTA yet, which I find kind of surprising. I was looking through old gas receipts from 2012 and the prices ranged from 115 to 138. Now the prices range from about 123 to 138, so the average has gone up, but the range seems to be getting smaller.

Also, I was curious how recent prices compare to 1996. I found this handy chart from Statscan:

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/11-402-.../tbl03-eng.htm

Toronto average price in 1996 was 56.1 vs 91.6 in 2009. So an increase of 63%. Meanwhile, according to extrapolation from the data following the link below, inflation between 96 and 09 was 29%. If gas prices were to follow inflation only, then they should've been 72.3 in 2009 (and 77.9 in 2013). However, cars today achiever far greater fuel efficiencies than 1996, so adjusted for inflation I wouldn't be surprised if in the end people are spending the same amount or less on gas than they were in 1996.

http://www.economica.ca/cpi_ca.htm

Nicko999 Apr 10, 2014 4:19 PM

Filled up at 136.4 in Vaudreuil this morning while it's 148.4 in Montreal. Keep rising the price bitches... I am NOT going to fill up on the island.

Airboy Apr 10, 2014 5:05 PM

Went up to 1.22 on Monday but is starting to drop already. Gassed up last night in St Albert at 1.18. Tuesday in McMurray the price was 1.28.

Antigonish Apr 10, 2014 7:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airboy (Post 6533639)
Went up to 1.22 on Monday but is starting to drop already. Gassed up last night in St Albert at 1.18. Tuesday in McMurray the price was 1.28.

I gotta start commuting to Redwater for a few weeks and at these prices..!! :runaway:

travis3000 Apr 10, 2014 11:56 PM

It's 126.3 and has been all week here in Alliston, ON

lubicon Apr 11, 2014 3:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antigonish (Post 6533857)
I gotta start commuting to Redwater for a few weeks and at these prices..!! :runaway:

Fill up there rather than Edmonton. In my experience it is generally about a cent cheaper.

Airboy Apr 11, 2014 3:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lubicon (Post 6535099)
Fill up there rather than Edmonton. In my experience it is generally about a cent cheaper.

Its only an hour drive at max, find the cheap gas in town. If it is cheaper out there then just top off. The gas price jumps about 1.5 hours drive out.

Komatiite Apr 11, 2014 6:53 PM

$1.29.9/L at a Shell in Winnipeg this morning.


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