NEWS
Calgary gas prices climb sharply ahead of May long weekend
Average prices hit 189.1 cents per litre as global pressures and demand surge
Calgary gas prices are climbing just as one of the year's busiest travel weekends approaches, leaving many residents rethinking their plans. Average prices in the city hit 189.1 cents per litre on Thursday, according to GasBuddy, up sharply from less than 170 cents earlier in the week. The jump is being driven by global pressures, refinery strain, and increased demand heading into the long weekend.