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Survey Finds Gas Prices Affecting Travel Plans For Canadians

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Rising fuel prices are forcing Canadians to make travel plan adjustments.

A recent survey by CAA found that 64 per cent say the cost is forcing them to re-evaluate.

Some say they are limiting the number of summer trips they take overall or will drive shorter distances.

Others will plan their travel around the prices or will adjust their budget to accommodate.

CAA also offers these summer fuel-saving tips:

  • Don’t start your car until you need to – your vehicle will “loosen up” as you drive.
  • Turn off your vehicle if you’re going to be waiting for longer than a stoplight.
  • Avoid “jackrabbit” starts and hard braking.
  • Fuel economy peaks between 80-90km/h. Use cruise control to maintain your speed to get more distance out of your fuel tank.
  • Gradually cool down your vehicle by first rolling down your windows to air out the vehicle, then turn on your air conditioning gradually. Close your windows and sunroof when highway driving, and use a window shade when the car is parked to help keep the vehicle cooler
  • Keep your tires at the manufacturer’s recommended pressure. Set a reminder on your phone to check it monthly.
  • Plan your route to avoid backtracking and unnecessary mileage.

As a part of planning a trip, CAA also offers some ways to get your car road trip ready:

  • Check your tires. Ensure the tire pressure meets the manufacturer’s recommendations to improve your vehicle’s handling and extend the life cycle of your tires.
  • Top up your fluids. Consider packing extra summer washer fluid and change your oil if you are close to your regularly scheduled appointment.
  • Clean your windshield. Clean any debris inside and out and replace worn wiper blades.
  • Check your lights. Make sure your headlights, brake lights and turn signals are working properly. If you have kids, teach them about road safety by involving them in the process.
    Test the battery. Intense heat can cause just as much havoc on your car battery as the frigid cold. If your battery is older than three years, have a professional test your car battery and replace it. CAA Battery Service will test, boost or replace your battery.
  • Pack an emergency roadside kit. Whether you buy a pre-assembled kit or create your own, it should include a few essentials like a flashlight, jumper cables, working jack, cellphone battery charger, water and non-perishable food.
  • Double-check your licence plates are renewed. Doing a quick spot-check online is easy and will help you avoid the risk of getting a ticket. Renewing your licence plate is free.
  • For CAA Members, when you run out of gas, a limited supply of gasoline will be delivered to your disabled vehicle to enable you to reach the nearest open service station, or in accordance with towing service provisions, a tow will be provided to a facility where fuel is available. Specific brands or octane ratings cannot be promised.
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Higher Gas Prices On The Way

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The Russian invasion is going to impact prices at the pumps.

In correspondence with Acadia News, GasBuddy.com’s head analyst Patrick DeHaan, said that Russia’s moves will impact Canadian gas prices.

…Canada’s gasoline prices (will likely be going) up in coming days and weeks on similar trajectory to what we’ve seen the last month or so.

By May, prices at the pump could be 15-30c/L higher than today, a number that likely holds true for much of Canada.

The cost of gasoline has steadily inclined over the course of the past two years from the pandemic to go along with supply and demand, as well as lower production during 2020 because of the impacts of the virus.

Russia’s involvement in the Ukraine will have pricier consequences as they are the worlds largest producer of oil; exporting four to five million barrels of oil daily.

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Drop In Gas Prices Coming: GasBuddy

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It may be inevitable that the price you pay at the pump for fuel will drop in Northwestern Ontario.

In other parts of the province, the cost dropped as much as 11 cents per litre Sunday following the news of Omicron, the newest COVID-19 variant.

Those savings didn’t appear up here but Patrick De Haan, the Head of Petroleum Analysis with GasBuddy, feels it’s just a matter of time.

“There’s just no way that stations could maintain holding onto the level of margin,” De Haan added. “The drop has been around for a day or two, so many stations still haven’t found it necessary to buy fuel, either that or their tanks are full of expensive gasoline.”

De Haan noted many stations in North America refill their tanks every 3-5 days.

According to Gasbuddy the price in Dryden remains at around 153 a litre.

If you are headed west and stopping in Kenora, expect to pay 155.

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Drop In Gas Prices Coming

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Expect a dip in how much you pay when you fill up your vehicle.

With fall set to start Wednesday, September 22, the winter blend of gasoline will flow as the Canada market mimics what the United States does with oil.

The Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan tells Acadia News that between June 1st and September 15th, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates gasoline to ease emissions in the warmer months.

“It may bring a relief by the end of the month between three to five cents a litre,” says De Haan. “The relief may take a while to realize because of the hurricanes that have impacted several key refining hubs in the United States and oil production.”

De Haan admits this summer was abnormal as compared to 2020.

“Because of what COVID-19 brought last summer, Canadians stayed far closer to home, which reduced demand and as result oil companies lowered production. This summer, on an account potentially of the vaccine boosting consumer confidence and bringing down cases at least early on, Canadians got out in very significant numbers, as a result of oil companies that had just trimmed production last year, we saw a very remarkable jump in demand which was not accompanied by an increase in supply.”

According to GasBuddy the price in Thunder Bay at most stations Wednesday is close to 147 a litre although there are a few that sell it for as low as 121.6.

Stations in Kenora and Dryden sell fuel for 141.9 while the Fort Frances price remains at 147 a litre.

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Premier Questions Gas Prices In Northwestern Ontario

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Premier Doug Ford stresses it’s totally unfair that motorists in northwestern Ontario are paying more for gas than urban centres in the rest of Ontario.

Speaking to reporters in Toronto, Ford questioned if gas companies are just trying to gouge people.

“We are going to get an explanation off the gas companies for this because it’s unacceptable, absolutely unacceptable people are paying 20%-30% more.

Ford says Energy Minister and Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford is all over this file and will get to the bottom of things.

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Gas Prices On Their Way Up

The days of cheap gas may be coming to an end.

The price at the pump at a number of service stations across the region has gone up about nine cents.

Dan McTeague from Canadians for Affordable Energy says “Expect that the price will perhaps move up another five or six cents a litre. Considering it’s costing most gas stations here about 88-89 cents a litre to buy their fuel, that’s another four cents wholesale price increase on its way. We could see prices moving up close to a dollar-a-litre.”

McTeague notes “Refiners are not buying oil because demand has dropped, especially for gasoline. So they’ve nimbly cut back their production. That meant they are able to hold on to prices or at least keep prices strong and not see the collapse that oil did.”

The price at the pump in Dryden is around 93.9.

The average price in Ontario sits at 79.4 cents a litre and in Winnipeg, the price is holding steady at 73.9.

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Low Gas Prices Missing Us

The volatility in the world oil prices really isn’t doing much to help motorists in the Dryden area.

The price at the pump remains at 107.9 at most locations.

That’s not even close to the provincial average of 76.8 cents a litre.

The lowest price in Ontario is 59.9.

If you are headed west, you can fill up your tank at Prawda for 75.9 cents a litre.

At most locations in Winnipeg, it’s even lower at 73.9.

If you venture east, the price of gas in Thunder Bay is anywhere from 99.9 to 105.9 cents a litre.

 

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Gas Prices Dropping

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The price at the pump has dropped slightly in communities across the northwest.

This as the price of a barrel of oil has tumbled this week.

A number of service stations are now selling gas at 120.9 cents a litre in Dryden.

The provincial average is 94.8, while the lowest price in Ontario is 77.9 cents a litre.

If you are headed west to Winnipeg, some outlets are at 94.9.

 

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Gas Prices Still Top Of Mind For Greg Rickford

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Ontario Energy Minister Greg Rickford stresses he still has his eye on gas prices in northwestern Ontario.

Rickford says he’s very disappointed with last years ruling from the Competition Bureau of no price fixing.

The Kenora-Rainy River MPP says prices here at home are still skewed compared with those in the GTA.

He says we are paying about 10-12 cents more than highly populated areas in southern Ontario.

Rickford says he’s looking into solutions but notes he’s not entertaining a government controlled price-per-litre system right now.

Rickford notes he doesn’t have the end all answer but vows to continue work on lower pricing.

To hear more from Greg Rickford, visit the Audio link below.