Gas prices reached yet another all-time high in Metro Vancouver Friday, rising to 216.9 cents per litre.
Gas prices reached yet another all-time high in Metro Vancouver Friday, rising to 216.9 cents per litre, beating the previous record set in March of 214.9., a Canadian gas-price prediction website, though Victoria is only a few cents behind.
Experts and B.C.'s premier have largely blamed the Russian invasion of Ukraine for a trickle-down impact felt across the globe for the surging prices.A carbon tax increase took effect in B.C. in April, bringing that tax up to 11 cents. Experts say the summer driving season is also now underway, which means refineries are going to charge a premium to produce gasoline.
Back in March, Premier John Horgan announced a $110 rebate to most ICBC customers, in an attempt to provide some relief.Those signed up for direct deposit will get their rebates this month.
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