Unless you’re driving an electric car, you’re paying more than you’ve ever had to before for gasoline in Canada. For anyone who is behind the wheel of a gas-fuelled vehicle today, be it a large truck, medium-sized car or small hatchback, the price for gas is draining money out of their wallets.
Many across Canada are seeking relief, but analysts say further price hikes are on the way. Read more: As gas prices soar across Canada, experts say more increases expected in coming weeks To get an understanding of how expensive gas is today, Global News calculated the average cost to fully fill up five common vehicles in Canada from empty with regular fuel over a three-year time span.
Here’s what we found: One of the most popular vehicles on the road in Canada, the 2022 Honda Civic LX sedan comes with a 46.9-litre tank, according to its website.
According to Statistics Canada, the average price for regular gasoline in the country was $1.01 per litre in June 2020. It increased to $1.337 in June 2021.