Gas prices have increased in Alberta, but while disruptions around the world have kept costs high this summer, that’s not the cause of the recent spike.
When pumps rolled over, the prices jumped by as much as $0.30 in some locations.
In Edmonton, some gas stations were seeing a $1.81 cost per litre, while Calgary sat at $1.84.
This latest price jump isn’t the first this year, as the ongoing war in Iran and blockage of the Strait of Hormuz are causing costs to soar. The cost for gas has ranged between $1.80 in the spring to $1.50 in July.
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