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Gas prices expected to remain unpredictable amid global tensions, analyst warns
Gas prices across Canada could remain unpredictable for the foreseeable future, according to Roger McKnight, chief petroleum analyst at En-Pro International Inc. McKnight joined The Evan Bray Show on ...
Jun 22, 2026 Petroleum analyst Roger McKnight says people can expect gas price to remain unstable for some time. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press)
Saskatchewan gas prices: 7 tips to save money this summer
As Saskatchewan drivers start thinking about cabin weekends, lake trips and summer highway travel after a period of warm weather, CAA Saskatchewan said a few small habits behind the wheel could help s...
May 24, 2026 As Saskatchewan drivers start thinking about cabin weekends, lake trips and summer highway travel, CAA Saskatchewan said a few small habits behind the wheel could help stretch every litre a little further. (Krivosheevv / Depositphotos.com)
Tax cuts not the only way to help Canadians as gas prices rise: Economists
The federal Conservatives are calling on Ottawa to return some of the revenue from higher gasolines prices to give Canadians a break at the pumps but some economists say cutting gas taxes isn't the on...
Apr 08, 2026 A person pumps gas in Montreal on Thursday, April 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Feds looking at how to 'cushion the blow' as gas prices rise amid Iran war: Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government is looking at how to support Canadians as oil prices rise amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. Oil prices have surged since the U.S. and Isra...
Apr 07, 2026 Gas prices rose to over $2 per litre in many stations in Montreal on Thursday, April 2, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Saskatchewan drivers feeling the sting of surging gas prices
Drivers across Saskatchewan woke up to another hit at the pump after gas prices jumped by about 10 cents overnight on Saturday, pushing some stations past $1.70 a litre and leaving many to wonder how ...
Mar 22, 2026 The gas price in Saskatoon on March 21, 2026. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Rising oil prices could push Canadian food prices even higher
Rising oil prices triggered by the war in Iran and global tensions could soon translate into higher grocery bills for Canadians. Experts said that when fuel prices spike, the cost of moving food acros...
Mar 14, 2026 “Right now, Canada has a food inflation rate of 7.3 per cent, which is the highest among G7 countries,” Sylvain Charlebois said. (svershinsky/Depositphotos.com)
Gas, transport and interest: Rising gas prices could hit Canadians three times over
Rising fuel prices are beginning to ripple through the Canadian economy, and experts say the impact could soon extend well beyond the gas pump. Prices have climbed several times in recent weeks, and U...
Mar 13, 2026 Saskatchewan drivers could get hit three times over by rising fuel costs: at the pumps, over cost of transport and in interest. (980 CJME file photo)
Analyst says gas prices could settle down but things remain unpredictable
Filling up continues to be painful for Saskatchewan drivers, as the war in the Middle East drives volatility in oil prices. Benchmark crude prices had soared to their highest levels since 2022, reachi...
Mar 09, 2026 Saskatchewan drivers could get hit three times over by rising fuel costs: at the pumps, over cost of transport and in interest. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. drivers brace themselves as gas jumps to $1.44
Drivers in Regina woke up to sticker shock at the gas pump after prices jumped between eight and 10 cents per litre overnight. The price has increased at many stations to around $1.44. "It's a little ...
Mar 05, 2026 A Co-op gas station sign in Regina shows regular fuel at 144.9 cents per litre after an overnight jump in gas prices across Saskatchewan. Drivers say the increase is adding pressure as the cost of living continues to rise. (Jacob Bamhour / 980 CJME)
Gas prices in Sask. could reach $1.50/L as conflict continues in Middle East: Analyst
Drivers in Saskatchewan may want to fill up their vehicles sooner rather than later, as gas prices could jump in the near future. Matt McClain, a petroleum analyst with GasBuddy, said the escalating c...
Mar 04, 2026 Gas prices at the Shell gas station on Arcola Avenue in Regina were sitting at $136.9/L on March 3, 2026. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
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