Gas Tops $2 a Litre at Some Montreal Stations as Gatineau Stays Near $1.75
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Gasoline prices have once again climbed above $2 a litre at some stations across Greater Montreal, while prices in Gatineau remained noticeably lower, averaging around $1.75 a litre, as renewed pressure on global oil markets filters through to Canadian drivers.
Several Montreal-area stations posted prices of 200.9 cents per litre on Sunday, while one station in Saint-Léonard reached 201.9 cents per litre. Prices outside the Island of Montreal were somewhat lower, with some stations in Brossard and Longueuil selling gasoline for under $1.90 a litre.
The regional gap remains significant. Average prices were reported at about 186.9 cents per litre in Quebec City, 175 cents in Gatineau and 180 cents in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, leaving Gatineau roughly 25 cents below the Montreal stations that crossed the $2 mark.
The latest increase comes as global energy markets face renewed uncertainty over oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes for energy supplies. Recent military tensions involving the United States and Iran pushed oil prices higher by more than 2.5% on Monday, adding to concerns over possible disruptions.
Brent crude ended Monday at about US$90.49 a barrel, underscoring how quickly geopolitical tensions in the Gulf can affect global energy prices and, in turn, fuel costs in Canada.
For drivers in the Ottawa–Gatineau region, the current price gap gives Gatineau a clear advantage over Montreal, although continued strength in global oil prices could keep gasoline costs elevated across Canada in the days ahead.
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