gas prices

The prices for a litre of various grades of gasoline are displayed on a pump at a Shell gas station in Vancouver on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Police, convenience store industry prepare for gas thefts as prices continue to rise

High gas prices have already spurred an increase in gas-and-dash theft

The prices for a litre of various grades of gasoline are displayed on a pump at a Shell gas station in Vancouver on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Kamloops RCMP are investigating at least four incidents in which thieves have drilled holes in gas tanks of trucks to empty them of the petrol. (File photo)

Thieves target vehicle gas tanks in Kamloops as petrol prices soar

RCMP investigating numerous incidents of drilling and draining

  • Mar 11, 2022
Kamloops RCMP are investigating at least four incidents in which thieves have drilled holes in gas tanks of trucks to empty them of the petrol. (File photo)
A Greater Victoria gas station shows the most recent price jump to $194.9 cents per litre March 2. (Courtesy Hudson Mack)

Gas prices hit new high in Greater Victoria

Prices jumping to 194.9 cents per litre

A Greater Victoria gas station shows the most recent price jump to $194.9 cents per litre March 2. (Courtesy Hudson Mack)
The price of gas is hitting record highs in Greater Victoria on Feb. 16. (THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo/Graham Hughes)

Gas price soars to record-breaking 179.9 cents per litre in Greater Victoria

Previous record set with 176.9 cents per litre in early January

The price of gas is hitting record highs in Greater Victoria on Feb. 16. (THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo/Graham Hughes)
Drivers in Newfoundland are paying the most for gasoline this week, followed by drivers in British Columbia. Dreamstime | TNS
Drivers in Newfoundland are paying the most for gasoline this week, followed by drivers in British Columbia. Dreamstime | TNS
The price of gasoline appears to be on the rise again for Greater Victoria drivers. (Black Press File Photo)

Gas prices take a jump this week across Greater Victoria

Capital region prices jump seven cents a litre for regular at many stations Tuesday

The price of gasoline appears to be on the rise again for Greater Victoria drivers. (Black Press File Photo)
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Canadian Taxpayers Federation spells out increased B.C., federal tax in new year

Those making more than $40,000 will see more federal tax, says the federation

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Greater Victoria residents continue to pay high gas prices as 2022 approaches.(The Canadian Press/Graham Hughes)

Greater Victoria gas prices ring out 2021 on a high note

Provincial average 119.83 cents per litre in 2020 versus 149.79 cent average in 2021

Greater Victoria residents continue to pay high gas prices as 2022 approaches.(The Canadian Press/Graham Hughes)
Sara Hutchison, Brennan Woolley and Sarah Howarth of Peninsula Co-op. (Alec Wheeler photo)

5 cents for every litre of fuel purchased at Peninsula Co-op flows to charity

On Tuesday, Sept. 21, funds will go out to the Help Fill A Dream foundation

Sara Hutchison, Brennan Woolley and Sarah Howarth of Peninsula Co-op. (Alec Wheeler photo)
Gas prices lept another 10 cents to 172.9 per litre at many Greater Victoria gas stations Monday night. (Black Press Media file photo)

Greater Victoria gas prices catapult another 10 cents

Many stations sitting at 172.9 per litre Tuesday morning, according to GasBuddy

Gas prices lept another 10 cents to 172.9 per litre at many Greater Victoria gas stations Monday night. (Black Press Media file photo)
The price of gas is way up in many parts of Greater Victoria after a Monday afternoon surge sent it to 162.9 cents per litre. (Black Press Media file photo)

Gas prices surge to 162.9 cents a litre at some Greater Victoria stations

Prices jumped up more than 10 cents Monday afternoon

The price of gas is way up in many parts of Greater Victoria after a Monday afternoon surge sent it to 162.9 cents per litre. (Black Press Media file photo)
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Greater Victoria gas prices ease, but region still higher than B.C. average

High demand from summer travel will keep prices higher, predicts GasBuddy analyst

(Black Press file photo)
A motorist prepares to pump gas. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)

Gas prices on the rise across Greater Victoria

Prices jump to 152.9 cents per litre

A motorist prepares to pump gas. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)
Gas prices seen in Kelowna on Feb. 18, 2020. (Phil McLachlan – Kelowna Capital News)

Gas prices in parts of B.C. could reach $1.70 per litre by summer, analyst predicts

This week’s wholesale increase was caused by the deep cold in Texas and central U.S.

Gas prices seen in Kelowna on Feb. 18, 2020. (Phil McLachlan – Kelowna Capital News)
A gas pump at a filling station. (Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)

Editorial: Island fuel price hikes continue to baffle

Demand certainly can’t be considered high during the pandemic to warrant big increases

A gas pump at a filling station. (Photo by Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)
A gas pump at a filling station in Montreal. (THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo/Graham Hughes)

Vancouver Island motorists paying more at the pumps than other Canadians as prices jump

Of 18 major Canadian cities, Vancouver, Victoria residents paid the most for gas in December

A gas pump at a filling station in Montreal. (THE CANADIAN PRESS file photo/Graham Hughes)
On 24 March, 2020 Revelstoke has one of the highest gas prices in the province. (Liam Harrap/Revelstoke Review)

B.C. to track gas prices in Port Alberni, three other communities this summer

Complaints of unfair pricing spurred the investigation

On 24 March, 2020 Revelstoke has one of the highest gas prices in the province. (Liam Harrap/Revelstoke Review)
Average gas prices in Victoria are up 9.1 cents per litre from last week. (Black Press Media file photo)
Average gas prices in Victoria are up 9.1 cents per litre from last week. (Black Press Media file photo)
Prices below $1 are a huge drops from highs of $1.70 in 2019. Canadian Press photo.

North Island Rising: Gouging me less than you gouged me before is still gouging

Oil at $26 a barrel does not legitimize the retail gas prices we are seeing at the local pump today.

  • Mar 26, 2020
Prices below $1 are a huge drops from highs of $1.70 in 2019. Canadian Press photo.
Gas has dropped below one dollar per litre in the Parksville Qualicum Beach Area. (Michael Briones photo)

Gas prices drop below $1 per litre in Central Vancouver Island area

‘There’s plenty more room for prices to drop’

Gas has dropped below one dollar per litre in the Parksville Qualicum Beach Area. (Michael Briones photo)