Gas prices near $2 a litre in Montreal as Middle East war drives fuel pressure
Latest news on WhatsApp أجدد الأخبار على واتسابGas prices in Montreal moved closer to the $2-a-litre mark at some stations on Monday morning, as the war in the Middle East continued to push fuel markets higher. CityNews Montreal reported that prices kept climbing over the weekend as the conflict entered its fourth week, adding to pressure on drivers already dealing with elevated transportation costs.
The latest jump follows earlier price increases across Montreal this month. Some stations were showing 187.9 cents per litre on March 15, while others were posting 176.9 cents per litre on March 10, underlining how quickly prices have risen in a short span. Montreal has also been among the harder-hit parts of Quebec compared with several other regions in the province.
The local surge is tied to broader turbulence in global energy markets. Reuters reported that the Middle East war has disrupted oil and fuel shipments and reshaped gasoline trade flows, with Brent crude climbing close to $110 a barrel in recent days before later easing amid fast-moving military and political developments. That means the impact is not limited to global benchmarks: it is also showing up directly at the pump for consumers in cities such as Montreal.
The story carries a strong consumer and cost-of-living angle because higher gasoline prices do not affect drivers alone. They can also filter into transportation, distribution, and the cost of everyday goods and services. That is why the fuel story in Montreal stands out as one of the city’s most important service-oriented stories this morning, especially if regional tensions continue to unsettle markets.
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