Gas prices

ARMCHAIR ARCHIVES – These new self-serve gas stations don’t turn my crank

July 27, 2018 // 1 Comment

Back when time began, there was no such thing as a self-serve gas station. And mechanics used to actually fix cars, too. If you don’t believe me, read this column published [Continue]

AT THE PUMP – Understanding the rollercoaster ride of oil prices

July 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

By ATIF KUBURSI McMaster University GAS PRICE FLUCTUATIONS of the last few months raise questions about oil production, distribution, pricing and exploration. All involve [Continue]

McQUARRIE – They’ve got us over a barrel – of oil, that is

May 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

HAVE YOU EVER wondered how to get the attention of gas retailers such as, Petro Can, Chevron or others? I have and if coffee shop conversations are any indicator, so too have [Continue]

EDITORIAL – Calling BS on excuses for annual spring hosing at the pump

March 22, 2018 // 4 Comments

An ArmchairMayor.ca editorial by Mel Rothenburger. MUST BE spring — gas prices are about to go up again. There are all kinds of excuses whenever it happens — refineries [Continue]

That cry of pain you hear is motorists filling up with gas as prices rise for long weekend

May 16, 2014 // 0 Comments

NEWS — Must be a long weekend comin’ — gas prices are up. Price at the pump jumped six cents Thursday in Kamloops to $1.38.9 a litre, following a general trend [Continue]

It must be spring at last — gas prices shoot up all over town like dandelions and crabgrass

April 23, 2014 // 3 Comments

Kamloops motorists were hit with a jolt of gas-price shock again today as the price per litre jumped several cents and came close to busting the 1.40 barrier. As of late this [Continue]