Tag: fuel

Alberta introduces legislation mandating pre-pay on gas at the pump

Source: Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press, October 30, 2017  EDMONTON — All Alberta drivers will have to pay in advance before they gas up at the pumps under legislation introduced Monday. Labour Minister Christina Gray says it’s about safety of staff at gas stations, some of whom have died trying to prevent so-called gas-and-dash thefts.… Continue reading Alberta introduces legislation mandating pre-pay on gas at the pump

Sask. gas prices drop nearly 20 cents in one week

Source: CBC News, September 19, 2017  Regular gas now going for about 92 cents per litre at many Regina gas stations If your gas tank is running low this may be a good time to fill up, as gas prices have dropped about 20 cents a litre since last week. Saskatchewan saw a spike in gasoline… Continue reading Sask. gas prices drop nearly 20 cents in one week

Steady harvest depletes fuel supply

Source: Barb Glen, The Western Producer, September 7, 2017  Harvest has been going so steadily that some bulk fuel stations have had trouble keeping up with demand. Federated Co-operatives Ltd. said the Broadview bulk fuel site in eastern Saskatchewan was affected. Others across the Prairies have also seen shortages. “The extremely high demand across the… Continue reading Steady harvest depletes fuel supply

Why should the fuel filter be changed?

Today’s gasoline and diesel engines are very complex. Many intricate parts and systems must function together to deliver optimum fuel economy and engine performance. Regular maintenance of these parts and systems is critical to preserve efficiency and prolong service life. Fuel-injected engines require a constant high pressured flow of clean fuel. Contaminants from within the… Continue reading Why should the fuel filter be changed?

Crude reality, Canada: Why it's cheaper to drive, more expensive to eat

Gas prices are dropping to nearly 75 cents a litre in some parts of the country, while costs are rising at the grocery store, as a weak market for crude oil takes its toll on the balance of Canada’s economy. The value of a barrel of oil has plummeted dramatically in the last year, dragging… Continue reading Crude reality, Canada: Why it's cheaper to drive, more expensive to eat