Please complete your profile to unlock commenting and other important features.

User AvatarBuild your avatar
Please select your date of birth for special perks on your birthday. Your username will be your unique profile link and will be publicly used in comments.
MTL Blog Pro

This is a Pro feature.

Time to level up your local game with MTL Blog Pro.

Pro

$5/month

$40/year

  • Everything in the Free plan
  • Ad-free reading and browsing
  • Unlimited access to all content including AI summaries
  • Directly support our local and national reporting and become a Patron
  • Cancel anytime.

gas prices quebec

cost of living

Canada's inflation rate is cooling off but Quebec just got more expensive

If your grocery bill hasn't dropped lately, there's a reason for that, especially if you live in Quebec.

According to new Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from Statistics Canada, Canada's inflation rate slowed to 1.7% in April, down from 2.3% in March. That national drop is mostly thanks to energy prices, which fell by 12.7% year over year, led by a massive 18.1% drop in gas prices. The removal of the federal carbon tax played a big role in that.

Keep readingShow less
gas prices quebec

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.

Keep readingShow less
quebec gas prices

Quebec gas prices are set to rise by 4 cents tomorrow — Here's where to fill up for cheap

Brace yourselves, Quebec drivers! After a few days of stable gas prices in the province — with even a massive drop in Quebec City yesterday — our luck has finally run out. Gas prices in Quebec are set to rise by 3 to 4 cents per litre in major cities tomorrow.

If you're looking to save at the pump, now's the time to find the cheapest gas in Quebec before the prices go up.

Keep readingShow less
quebec gas prices

Quebec gas prices are set to rise tomorrow — Here's where to fill up for less

Hey Quebec drivers, brace yourselves — Quebec gas prices are set to rise tomorrow, but we've got the scoop on where you can still fill up for less. If you've been tracking gas prices in Quebec, you'll want to plan your fill-up strategically to avoid paying more at the pump.

What's happening?

According to Gas Wizard, starting tomorrow, August 31, gas prices in Montreal are expected to rise by 2 cents per litre. If you're in Montreal, expect to pay around 161.9 cents per litre for regular gas, 191.9 cents for premium, and 170.9 cents for diesel. Quebec City is set to remain stable, with no changes expected to the current prices. However, provincewide, things are going up.

Keep readingShow less
couche tard

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.

Keep readingShow less

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.

Keep readingShow less
gas prices montreal

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.

Keep readingShow less
gas prices in montreal

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.

Keep readingShow less
gas prices in montreal

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.

Keep readingShow less

Montreal Gas Prices Have Dropped This Weekend — Here's Where Fuel Costs The Cheapest

Montreal gas prices have taken a much-needed break from where they once stood in the $2/L range. Now, the cost of fuel has dipped even lower across the 514 with the average cost coming in at 1.59/L. Not too shabby, amirite?

If you have been looking for the ideal time to fill up your tank, then now is the best time to do so. Dan McTeague, an expert in gas price forecasting, predicted the cost of fuel to drop to $164.9/L across southern Ontario and Montreal — a fall of about three cents.

Keep readingShow less

Gas Prices In Montreal Have Dropped — Here's Where It's Cheapest To Fuel Up

Montreal gas prices have been yo-yo-ing over the last few months — bouncing from record-breaking numbers to sitting around the $2 mark for quite some time. However, the cost of fuel across the 514 has dipped relatively nicely, giving folks a chance to fill up their tanks without costing an arm and leg.

Dan McTeague, an expert in gas price forecasting, predicted the cost of fuel would fall to 172.9/L this Friday and he wasn't too far off.

Keep readingShow less

Gas Prices In Montreal Have Dropped — Here's How Much You'll Pay At The Pump

Gas prices in Montreal have been causing quite the stir after reaching meteoric heights and breaking records left and right. Well, now might be the best time to fill up your tank as gas prices have dropped ever so slightly.

As of this Saturday, July 2, the value of fuel has dropped by a few cents throughout the province, and despite the slight drop, you can still save a few bucks at the pump.

Keep readingShow less