Gas prices are dropping tomorrow across Canada — but it won't last long
You might want to fill up while it's low! ⛽️
Gas prices in Canada are dropping tomorrow.
If you've been holding off on a trip to the gas station, tomorrow might finally be your moment. Gas prices across Canada are set to drop on Saturday — and depending on where you live, the savings could definitely be worth the wait.
Drivers in cities like Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Ottawa are expected to see lower gas prices tomorrow, with average costs dipping in nearly every province. This adds to the drop already felt a couple of weeks ago after the federal carbon tax was removed, giving prices a bit of breathing room — at least for now.
Whether you're planning a weekend road trip or just need to top up your tank, waiting until Saturday to fill up could save you a few bucks. Just don't expect the lower prices to stick around for long — shifts in the global markets and seasonal changes at the pump mean costs could start creeping back up again sooner than you think.
Here's what you need to know about the drop and where the cheapest spots will be.
Are gas prices going up or down tomorrow?
According to Canadian gas price tracker Gas Wizard, nearly every major city across the country is expected to see prices drop on Saturday, April 12. That includes regular fuel, premium and diesel — so you could see savings no matter what type of vehicle you drive.
In Toronto, regular gas is predicted to fall by 4 cents, landing at 126.9 cents per litre.
Out west, Alberta drivers can also expect a small drop. In Calgary and Edmonton, average prices are expected to fall to 128.9 and 126.9 cents per litre, respectively — both down 4 cents from today.
Vancouver is expected to see an even bigger dip, with prices dropping by 7 cents to 157.9 cents per litre. In Victoria, the average is forecast to fall by a full 8 cents to 154.9 cents per litre.
The East Coast might be left out of the savings this time around though, as Gas Wizard is predicting no change in prices for cities like Halifax, Moncton and St. John's — but at least it's not going up there either.
Here's a look at tomorrow's predicted average prices for regular gas in a few major cities across Canada, according to Gas Wizard:
- Toronto: 126.9 c/L (down 4 cents)
- Ottawa: 119.9 c/L (down 4 cents)
- Calgary: 128.9 c/L (down 4 cents)
- Edmonton: 126.9 c/L (down 4 cents)
- Vancouver: 157.9 c/L (down 7 cents)
- Victoria: 154.9 c/L (down 8 cents)
- Montreal: 154.9 c/L (down 4 cents)
- Quebec City: 144.9 c/L (down 4 cents)
- Winnipeg: 119.9 c/L (down 2 cents)
- Saskatoon: 128.9 c/L (down 3 cents)
How much are gas prices dropping overall?
According to GasBuddy, a fuel price site that uses crowdsourced data, gas prices across Canada have been trending downward. Its national average on Friday is 133.4 cents per litre — the lowest seen so far in 2025.
Compared to last week's average of 140.0 cents, that's a 6.1-cent drop. And it's nearly 31 cents cheaper than what drivers were paying this time last year, when the average was 164.7 cents.
Why are prices falling — and will they stay low?
One of the main reasons for this dip is the removal of the federal fuel charge — also known as the consumer carbon tax — which officially ended on April 1. That tax used to add 17.6 cents per litre to gasoline prices, so the drop is starting to show up in daily predictions across the country.
But experts like Dan McTeague — the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy and founder of Gas Wizard — say this break at the pump may not last.
That's because gas stations are in the middle of switching to summer-blend fuel, which costs more to produce and typically drives prices up by 5 to 6 cents per litre. Add in a weaker Canadian dollar or shifting global oil demand, and this short-term relief could turn into another price hike before long.
Where is gas cheapest tomorrow?
If you're looking for the best deals, Ontario seems to be leading the charge — especially the southwestern end. In London, Windsor and Peterborough, regular gas is expected to hit just 118.9 cents per litre — the lowest predicted prices anywhere in the country.
Even in Sudbury and Thunder Bay, where gas tends to trend higher than the rest of Ontario, prices are staying low at 119.9 and 126.9 cents, respectively.
Winnipeg could see similarly low prices, with gas here expected to be just 119.9 cents a litre.
Meanwhile, cities in Atlantic Canada like Halifax, Moncton and St. John's aren't expected to see any changes tomorrow, according to Gas Wizard. Their average prices are staying flat — so if you're out east, don't expect any sudden relief.
B.C. is still home to the most expensive averages of the provinces, even with tomorrow's drops. Vancouver and Victoria are still hovering around 155-158 cents per litre, despite having some of the biggest drops of 7 and 8 cents.
Should you wait to fill up?
If you've got a bit of gas left in the tank, tomorrow could be a solid opportunity to save a few bucks. The price dips are happening in most parts of the country, and while they might not last long, they're here for now.
Even if the difference is just 4 or 5 cents per litre, it adds up — especially if you're fuelling a full tank. Just don't expect this lower-price trend to stick around for long. Summer blends and market shifts could mean it's back to higher prices before the weekend's even over.
So if you spot a good price, go for it — your wallet might thank you later.
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