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Quebec just launched a free tool that shows you where gas is cheapest near you

Gas prices have been rough lately, but a new government tool could help you stop overpaying at the pump.

The Régie de l'énergie launched a free interactive map on Wednesday called Régie essence Québec, and it might become one of the more useful bookmarks on your phone. The tool pulls live gas prices from more than 2,500 service stations across the province, including Costco locations, and displays them all in one place.

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Montreal gas prices could FINALLY be dropping this week — Here's why

After weeks of pain at the pump, Montreal drivers may finally be getting a break. Gas prices in the city are expected to drop noticeably on Wednesday, according to experts.

Earlier this week, Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, told CTV News that regular gas could fall by as much as 14 cents per litre, while diesel could drop around 19 cents. His advice: don't fill up today if you can help it.

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Montreal gas prices may spike this weekend — Here are the cheapest places to fill up right now

As global oil markets react to war in Iran, rising gas prices have become the norm in recent weeks, and Montreal is no exception.

According to CAA, the average price for a litre on the island sits at $1.73 today. For context, the national average is around $1.56/L. CAA-Quebec also puts the current "realistic price" — based on acquisition costs and average retail margins over the past 52 weeks — at $1.79/L, suggesting most Montrealers are already paying less than they technically should be.

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Gas could finally get cheaper in Quebec now that this 28-year-old rule is gone

If you've ever wondered why gas in Quebec rarely dips as low as in other provinces, it might have had something to do with a little-known rule that's been around since 1997. But as of this week, that's officially over.

Over the weekend, Quebec eliminated its longstanding floor price for fuel — a rule that set a legal minimum price gas stations couldn't go below. The government says removing it will boost competition and could lead to lower prices at the pump.

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Gas prices in Quebec could finally drop but it's not because of the carbon tax

If filling up your gas tank has been draining your wallet lately, you might be in for some relief.

While gas prices are dropping in other provinces following changes to the federal carbon tax, Quebec operates under a separate cap-and-trade system, meaning those cuts haven't had the same effect here.

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Gas prices will go down across Canada, but not in Quebec — Here's why

Some Canadians are about to get a break at the pump, but Quebecers might be out of luck.

Drivers in la belle province hoping for cheaper gas this spring might be disappointed. A new economic study by Desjardins confirms that while gas prices are set to drop across most of Canada following the elimination of the federal carbon tax, Quebecers won't see the same relief.

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Couche-Tard is giving away a discount on gas prices in Quebec ahead of the long weekend

Just in time for the long weekend, and ahead of your next road trip, Couche-Tard is giving away a special Fuel Day discount to customers in Quebec.

The convenience store chain has announced a one-day incentive, taking 10 cents off per litre off on gas at participating locations. Customers can get the discount through a coupon that will be given out for one day, on May 16, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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Here’s How Much Montrealers Waste On Gas When Sitting In Traffic

Driving in Montreal is no easy feat. You've got loads of construction and a sea of orange cones, potholes galore and not to mention, the traffic. In fact, Montreal has the fourth worst traffic in Canada behind Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg, according to a recent report from TomTom.

TomTom, a traffic Index measuring 389 cities around the world by their travel time, fuel costs and CO2 emissions, indicated that the average travel time in Montreal is 18 minutes and 50 seconds per 10 kilometres, making the 514 the eighth most congested city in all of North America, scoring worse than other traffic-ridden spots such as Los Angeles, Boston and Chicago.

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Gas Prices In Montreal Are Trending Higher — Here's Where To Fill Up Now

Gas prices in and around Montreal have dropped for the second time in a week and are likely to stay the lowest they've been so far this year for a few more days.

Right now, the average pump price is around $1.55 per litre of unleaded, and they're likely to stay that way until January 11, according to price monitor Gas Wizard.

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Gas Prices In Montreal Are Finally Going Down After Some Serious Stagnation

Montreal motorists are getting a belated holiday gift — the cost of gas is finally on the decline after going up and stalling for several weeks.

Prices at the pump are expected to drop by at least 4 cents on Thursday and another , according to price monitor GasWizard, and could continue trending downward, thanks to a fall in wholesale oil prices.

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Gas Prices In Montreal Are Dropping To The Lowest Amounts Seen In Almost A Year

Gas prices in Montreal have been on the decline this week — hitting some of the lowest rates seen in nearly a year. That's good news for drivers who've been hearing a slew of unfavourable predictions over the last few months. Fortunately, the current cost break is slated to last through the weekend.

The average price per litre of unleaded fell to $1.50 in the city on Friday, down just over 12 cents in seven days. By Saturday, it's expected to go down another two cents, according to price analyst site Gas Wizard. That's just above the $1.46/litre lowest average price recorded this past year.

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Gas Prices In Montreal Will Break Records In A Matter Of Months, An Expert Warns

Fuel me once, shame on you. Fuel me twice… it'll cost you and every local driver a heck of a lot more. Although gas prices in Montreal hit a record high in June of $2.21/litre, motorists have enjoyed a respite of under $2/litre ever since. But things are about to change, warns gasoline price analyst Dan McTeague, who is also the man behind the curtain at GasWizard.ca.

"As temps drop, heating fuels derived from diesel will see increased price pressure leading to a likely 30- to 50-cent per litre hike for diesel and about half that increase for gasoline over the next several months," McTeague told MTL Blog.

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