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Gas prices could surge in Saskatchewan after Middle East strikes
Gas prices in Saskatchewan could rise sharply within days as global oil markets react to joint U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, according to a Canadian energy analyst. Dan McTeague, presiden...
Mar 01, 2026 Gas prices are displayed at the Shell station on Parliament Avenue in Regina on Saturday, March 1, 2026. Energy analysts warn prices could rise sharply following military strikes in the Middle East, with increases of up to 15 cents per litre possible this week. (Jacob Bamhour/980CJME)
U.S. refinery flood triggers gas price spike in Sask.: Gas Buddy
Flooding at a refinery south of the border is why you might have noticed higher gas prices at the pumps here in Saskatchewan. Gas prices rose around 15 to 20 cents a litre over the weekend, to around ...
Aug 26, 2025 Gas Buddy Petroleum Analyst, Matt McClain said gas prices should go back to what they were before the price hike, within the next week or two. (980 CJME file photo)
Government decisions a major factor in inflation, Sask. business analyst says
Canada's inflation rate dropped down sharply in April, and one analyst says a lot of the decline comes down to the end of the consumer carbon tax. According to Statistics Canada, the inflation rate co...
May 20, 2025 “It was the elimination of the carbon tax that just brought inflation down… and this probably means that the Bank of Canada is going to be able to feel more comfortable lowering interest rates as we go forward,” business analyst Paul Martin explained. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Sask. drivers see instant relief as gas prices drop with end of consumer carbon tax
With the consumer carbon tax removed on Tuesday, motorists in Saskatchewan are already feeling relief at the pump. The levy was removed by an order-in-council signed by Prime Minister Mark Carney on M...
Apr 01, 2025 In Regina, fuel prices at many gas stations dropped to $141.9 on Tuesday - a drop of roughly 18 cents a litre compared to Monday. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Analyst says another gas price jump coming for the weekend
Your wallet will feel even lighter the next time you fill up with gas. Prices at the pump are expected to rise for the Canada Day weekend. Gormley spoke with Dan McTeague, a gas price analyst and foun...
Jun 30, 2023
Analyst says another gas price increase coming to Saskatchewan
As the May long weekend approaches, many Canadians are expecting an increase in gas prices. Currently, gas prices are sitting around $1.56.9 per litre and an increase isn't expected to happen for the ...
May 16, 2023
Analyst say gas prices will 'go much higher' due to carbon tax increases
It will cost more to fill up your car at the gas pump starting Saturday. The federal carbon tax is to increase to 14 cents per litre of gasoline from its current level of 11 cents per litre. According...
Mar 28, 2023 Gas Buddy Petroleum Analyst, Matt McClain said gas prices should go back to what they were before the price hike, within the next week or two. (980 CJME file photo)
Gas price analyst explains recent increase at the pumps
A gas price analyst said the recent hike at the pumps is tied to Canada not selling enough of its resources to a needy world market. Dan McTeague, the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, als...
Mar 08, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Some stations in Regina and Saskatoon increase gas prices
The price of gas rose Tuesday at some stations in Regina and Saskatoon. A litre of regular gas went up to $1.56.9 at some outlets. Other stations were still selling gas for $1.47.9 per litre, while so...
Mar 07, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
'It's disheartening:' Gas prices creep higher as long weekend approaches
Just in time for Thanksgiving, the price of gas is rising as fuel gauges are falling. On Wednesday, gas prices at some Saskatoon stations were at $1.75.7 per litre, while drivers in Regina were paying...
Oct 05, 2022 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
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