Calgary gas prices rise

 

 

Gas prices are reportedly rising across Alberta days before the federal consumer carbon tax is set to expire. The provincial government has launched an investigation into the price hikes. Following similar increases last week, prices at many Calgary stations rose to $158.90 or more on Friday. The average price of a litre of regular unleaded gas in Calgary was $157.10 on Sunday, up from $143.90 in early March, according to GasBuddy.com. The report also said gas prices were as high as $139.90 at some Costco stations.

Premier Daniel Smith said he has instructed officials to conduct a review of price increases. Smith noted that he has not seen any significant changes that would require a change in wholesale prices.