Following the Labour Day long weekend, Metro Vancouverites might be expecting to see lower gas prices across the region.
But gas price experts say there could be a notable jump in prices following some refinery issues south of the border.
Several records were broken in the region this year, as gas prices skyrocketed following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They were also pushed higher by strong demand as the economy reopened and a busy travel season got underway.
Metro Vancouver residents were shocked when gas prices smashed the record high on March 4, surpassing the $2 per litre mark for the first time.
Now, Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.com, tells Vancouver Is Awesome that prices could increase again this weekend due to refinery issues in the United States.
"There could be a jump due to refinery issues in the US West Coast region, we're seeing some big jumps in wholesale prices... that could make it into Canada in some form," he said.
Following the weekend, the company's long-term projections show a "slow trend lower through much of the fall, barring refinery issues, or unexpected disruptions," De Haan added.
Gas prices in Vancouver are expected to rise again
With the possibility of a surge in prices on the horizon, locals looking to avoid pain at the pumps might want to fill up their tanks before the weekend. As of this writing, there are a couple of Metro Vancouver options selling gas for under 183 cents per litre, including the Fox at 5894 Marine Dr. in Burnaby and the Super Save at 4061 - 200 St. in Langley.
Vancouverites won't be able to find gas for under 183 cents per litre in the city, but there are a couple of options for 184.9 cents per litre, including the Esso & Smart Shop 24/7 at 1205 Burrard St. and the Chevron & On The Run at 7309 Knight St.
