TheRussianRocket. Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2013/08/10-most-expensive-cities-to-buy-gas-in-north-america-are-all-in-metro-vancouver/ According to most recent statistics released and gathered by gasbuddy.com, the 10 most expensive cities to buy gas in North America are all located in Metro Vancouver. The data, which was compiled on August 8, highlights what we in the Lower Mainland already know: it’s expensive to drive here. The culprit is gas taxes. Taxes make up 29 per cent of the price for gasoline. With no real relief in sight for prices at the pump, it’s even more crucial that Metro Vancouver’s municipalities, TransLink, and the provincial government figure out the priorities for the region’s rapid transit lines. UBC and Surrey both deserve rapid transit expansion. 10 most expensive cities in North America to buy gas (per litre) 1. Delta – 143.6 2. Surrey – 143.5 3. Pitt Meadows – 143.3 4. North Vancouver – 143.1 5. Maple Ridge – 142.18 6. Burnaby – 142.12 7. Vancouver – 142.06 8. New Westminster –142 9. Richmond – 141.6 10. Coquitlam – 141.1 The cheapest place to buy gas in North America is Danville, VA, with a price of 83.7 a litre. The cheapest place to buy gas in B.C. is Kamloops with a price of 123.2 a litre while across Canada, Spruce Grove in Alberta is the cheapest with a price of 109.6 a litre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I go to the States but seriously, all 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I paid ~ 1.30 in Toronto today. When I moved here many years ago I found exactly 2 items that were cheaper. One was gas and the other was the hourly rate for body shops as it's not set by ICBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinogator Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 still almost cheaper than bus fare(if you don't factor insurance, maintenance). frack translink. all the$$$ from the gas tax goes to the company, and they still hike fare, hike taxes, fire employees. Large corporation rolling in green leaflets tend to not give a crap about the general public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I go to the States Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyJoeJoeJr. Shabadoo Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Come on Delta let me hear ya! We're number one! We're number one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLahey Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 109.6 is awesome, only around 50$ to fill my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I live on the border of Delta and Surrey. I rarely buy a full litre of gas from here, usually from US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyFox Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I get a full tank in the states lol for 35 dollars that's enough rightthere for me not to buy gas In Canada. Plus it's like 96 per liter to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudson bay rules Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 My car insurance in Toronto costs me about 25 bucks a week more than it did in Vancouver. That buys a lot of gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbbyNucksFan Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 this is why I go to Sumas once a week.. well, that and dairy from Edaileen Dairy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Phaneuf Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I try to fill up in the states whenever possible. It's hard though since we own a fleet of commerical trucks (usually end up filling here...robbed) along with several personal vehicles (states). The savings from the states helps even out the cost of filling the work trucks here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 The housing prices around Van are ridiculous too. I wonder what will happen once the Big One hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotMyBurroughs Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 This pains me greatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 And we re-elected this government? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Stamkos Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 1.36 here in Dawson Creek. I remember last November I went to Edmonton to see a concert and gas was .98 a liter. The first and probably last time I will get to pump gas for under a dollar a liter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danthecanucksfan Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Well this is sad...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sNApple Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 http://www.gasbuddy....ate=NT&site=All -- this is their source... so why didn't they include this? Northwest Territories 144.8¢ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 http://www.vancitybu...etro-vancouver/ Holy smokes! No wonder why so many people living in the lower mainland go south of the border to get their gas - they practically save 50%! ...what I can't wrap my head around is what in the world caused BC gas prices to spike so much compared to the rest of North America? It's ridiculous that you see this article and realize we have the top 10 most expensive cities to buy gas in all of North America - it's just shocking really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lillooet_Hillbilly Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 it's 1.49 in our town right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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