Source: CBC News, April 9, 2019 Competition Bureau Canada cannot regulate the price of fuel Erin Weir isn’t convinced that the carbon tax that took effect April 1 is entirely to blame for the rise of gas prices. The independent MP for the Regina-Lewvan riding is asking Competition Bureau Canada to investigate possible price fixing among… Continue reading Regina MP calling for an investigation into gas prices
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Unstable ground shuts gas down for resort communities
Source: Danny Kerslake, CBC News, July 3, 2018 Gas delivery no longer safe at South Lake and Shores Acres SaskEnergy is shutting down service for a handful of resort properties near Regina and Moose Jaw because the ground is shifting, making natural gas delivery unsafe. In a news release, the Crown utility said that the decision… Continue reading Unstable ground shuts gas down for resort communities
As gas prices rise, thieves steal fuel from Calgary charity’s delivery trucks
Source: Jackie Dunham, CTV News, May 15, 2018 Surveillance footage shows the robberies taking place in a dimly-lit parking lot. With gas prices soaring to an average $1.27 per litre in Calgary and experts predicting the most expensive season at the pumps in a decade, thieves are going to unfortunate lengths and targeting charitable organizations… Continue reading As gas prices rise, thieves steal fuel from Calgary charity’s delivery trucks
Drivers fume as gas prices across Canada soar
Source: CTV News, May 12, 2018 Gas prices shot up across Canada on Saturday, with costs expected to keep soaring over the summer. Rising oil prices, the value of the Canadian dollar and the 2010 introduction of the HST have been blamed for the skyrocketing prices. “Even for someone who uses 60 litres a week… Continue reading Drivers fume as gas prices across Canada soar
Vancouver reaches highest gas prices in North American history, expected to keep rising: analyst
Source: Global News, April 29, 2018 Shock at the pump for some Metro Vancouver drivers, as gas prices broke an all-time record Sunday. “The 1.619 represents the single largest price point ever paid at any gas station, or any regional gas station across North America in the history of fuel.” That from Dan McTeague with… Continue reading Vancouver reaches highest gas prices in North American history, expected to keep rising: analyst
U.S. oil and gas ‘resurgence’ expected as global demand grows
Source: The Associated Press, November 14, 2017 LONDON — Oil will continue growing as a source of energy for over two decades, with the U.S. set to become the undisputed leader in crude and gas production, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday. The report from the Paris-based agency will come as grim news for officials attending… Continue reading U.S. oil and gas ‘resurgence’ expected as global demand grows
Alaska signs gas pipeline project deal with China
Source: Mark Thiessen, The Associated Press, November 9, 2017 ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The state of Alaska took a major step toward realizing a long-sought pipeline to move natural gas from the North Slope to Asia, siding with interests from China after major oil companies stepped back from the project. The agreement Alaska Gov. Bill Walker signed… Continue reading Alaska signs gas pipeline project deal with China
High gas prices strike parts of B.C., Alta., catching drivers off guard
Source: Daksha Rangan, CTV News, November 3, 2017 Gas prices have spiked in parts of Western Canada this week, with some stations in Metro Vancouver charging $1.46 per litre on Friday. Soaring prices stunned commuters and analysts, leaving the latter confused over the timing of the spike. “Normally at this time of the year we are… Continue reading High gas prices strike parts of B.C., Alta., catching drivers off guard
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