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Gas prices soar by a dime in Prince George to 105.9

Te recent stretch of low gas prices in Prince George has come to an end as fuel prices sky-rocketed by a dime this week.

Gas stations were buying their gas for 94 cents a litre and pricing it in the 95 cent range which is not enough to turn on electricity at the pumps or even pay off high credit card fees.

Senior Petroleum Analyst with Gasbuddy.com, Dan McTeague says they were in a lose-lose situation.

“That kind of squeeze for many gas stations impossible to continue following what happened in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon and even Winnipeg the retailers had to throw in the towel.”

essoThe prices are as high as 105.9 at several gas station along Central Street and College Heights.

McTeague says it’s uncertain how long this will last.

“My sense is that prices will start to show their full direction on December 1 so we’ll have to wait until the meeting with OPEC members concludes as that should end the juices.”

There are still gas stations in the 91-94 cent range including Costco at 91.4.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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