SASKATOON — After a 13.8 c/L jump a week ago due to a refinery outage in the United States, average retail gasoline prices in Saskatoon haven't reflected the end to that shortage yet.
Prices have remained flat at an average of 142.64 c/L Monday, compared with the previous week at 143.77 c/L, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of gas outlets. This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.4 c/L in the last week to 138.23 c/L.
“Canada’s national average inched up over the last week, with average gas prices rising in six provinces, led by notable increases in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Quebec,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “While oil prices remained relatively stable in the low-$60s, regional refinery dynamics and the weakening Canadian dollar likely contributed to the upward pressure on fuel prices. As we move further into September, barring major disruptions like hurricanes or global conflict escalations, Canadians could still see some modest relief at the pump later this fall.”
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