No Seasonal Break at the Pumps
Gas prices in Canada usually ease up around this time of year, but not in 2026. According to an industry expert, the ongoing fighting in the Middle East is pushing pump prices higher instead, with no relief expected soon.
Why It Matters Here
For Ottawa drivers already budgeting for winter, that means filling up may cost more than usual heading into the colder months, right when commutes and heating bills both start climbing.
No specific price figures or a timeline for when costs might ease were given in the source report.
Source: CBC News
