Compare gas prices

[HammerJoe]

Prices here in NB just went over the dollar figure.

www.newbrunswickgasprices.com/

Check that website and go to the chart so you can see how much more Canada is paying for gas that is produced right here in our own backyward compared to the Americans.

I am fuming (pardon the pun).

[57]

The other day during my run, I noticed prices in Toronto at 79.9. Today, during my cycle, it was 95.5.

If you notice, I was running and cycling, when I saw those prices and I would not mind prices at a bit over $1, as it may help stop:

- people idling needlessly
- driving needlessly
- purchasing vehicles that are larger and heavier than they really need (yes, some people need trucks, but most don't).

Want to see high prices? - go to Europe.

[Danster]

Unfortunately, here in NB, cities are few and far between each other. I'd like to take the bus instead of driving but the bus just isn't close to my home. We don't have commodities that permits most people to use an "alternative" way. It is just very sickening how much the gas is compared to some other provinces....like Alberta.

[Ed H]

I noticed today that regular gas at stations in my neighborhood is 90 cents. I was in BC, Kootenays< last week and prices were in the high 90's for reg gas.

I don't think Albertan's are getting the lowest gas prices because King Ralph likes to keep the dough rolling in from us.

I have heard that lower mainland BC have lots of gas wars, so prices are lower there.
Best price around Calgary seem to be at one of the local reserve stations, but they are at the other end of town so not worth it for me.

Ed

[Richard Travale]

It was 95.9 for regular here in Nanaimo before dinner.
Then I went out and saw 101.9 all over town.

[HeaTransfer]

Naw, gas prices in Vancouver have sucked too. Over the past few days it's been a total coinflip between about 89/litre and 1.01/litre.

Two nights in a row, I went out in the afternoon and saw gas at .89; driving back late at night it was more than $1/litre... next day it was .89 again!

[wetlabk]

Originally Posted by 57

The other day during my run, I noticed prices in Toronto at 79.9. Today, during my cycle, it was 95.5.well that is because the rest of Canada subsides the GTA gas prices..hasnt been lower that 88 here in a few years..and is 98 now

If you notice, I was running and cycling, when I saw those prices and I would not mind prices at a bit over $1, as it may help stop:

- people idling needlessly-In Summer I would agree Winter when it is -30 Cn no way
- driving needlessly- we all dont have a well run transit system
- purchasing vehicles that are larger and heavier than they really need (yes, some people need trucks, but most don't).-where I live a truck is used as a truck not as a status synbol..SUV are a waste

Want to see high prices? - go to Europe.

yes they pay more but thay also import oil we do not

[Chris Auld]

Originally Posted by wetlabk

yes they pay more but thay also import oil we do not

Actually, for every two units of oil Canada exports, we import about one. Moreover, even if we imported no oil, that doesn't imply domestic prices ought to be anything other than trivially lower than prices in foreign oil-importing nations.

[HammerJoe]

I think most people forget that not everybody lives in cities with a transportation system.

I know where I live I dont have one and I have to drive 80Kms to go to work.
Who are these increases affecting the most? Me, because I dont have an alternative.

[biglyle]

94.9 in Sarnia, Ontario today

[57]

Originally Posted by HammerJoe

I know where I live I dont have one and I have to drive 80Kms to go to work.

These comments are general in nature, not directed at anyone specifically.

Someone makes the decision to purchase (or stay) in a home 80 km from work.

People move to Barrie for low housing prices, then complain about the commute and the price of gas. Give me a break.

Sure, some people don't have much choice about where they can live, but many do. (you just need to change your expectations). (Yes I'm aware some families have two or more workers and that may contribute to some more commuting).


The US imports a lot of it's oil, but prices are still relatively low (compared to world prices). The prices are set by the governments, not by how much oil is imported. The government needs to set priorities as to what is important, etc. Additional fuel taxes could go to reduce other taxes which go to fund health care, education, etc., while reducing dependence on imported oil and the "environmental footprint".

[ilovemusic]

Ontario , 92.9 a litre

[buritto]

Originally Posted by ilovemusic

Ontario , 92.9 a litre

Ya, 95.6 here this morning.