Ontario gas prices are set to drop tomorrow — Here's where it'll be cheapest
Ontario drivers should finally see some relief at the pumps on Wednesday as Ontario gas prices are expected to drop by an average of 3 cents per litre across the province.
If you've been keeping an eye on the ups and downs of gas prices in Ontario and have been holding off on filling your tank, this is your chance to cash in on the savings. Several regions are expected to see prices dip, with some areas potentially benefiting from even steeper reductions.
What's happening with gas prices in Ontario?
According to Gas Wizard, gas prices in Ontario will see a decrease tomorrow across several areas.
Much of southern Ontario — including Toronto and the GTA, Hamilton, Waterloo, Niagara and Barrie — should see regular gas prices drop by 3 cents to 146.9 cents per litre, while Ottawa and London will see prices dip slightly lower to 145.9 cents.
Premium fuel should see similar decreases in many areas, sitting at around 176.9 cents per litre in most of southern Ontario, while diesel is set to stay unchanged at around 144.9 cents.
Here's what a few other areas in the province can expect:
- Cornwall: Prices are set to remain unchanged, with regular gas predicted at around 137.9 cents per litre.
- Kingston: This is the only spot forecasted to increase, with regular gas rising by 2 cents to 138.9.
- Peterborough: Regular gas should drop by 1 cent to 139.9.
- Windsor: This city should see the biggest drop in the province, with regular gas dropping by 9 cents to 140.9.
- Sudbury: Regular gas is predicted to drop by 2 cents to 144.9.
- Thunder Bay: No change is expected, with regular gas holding steady here at 151.9 cents per litre
Where will gas be cheapest?
If you're on the hunt for the lowest gas prices tomorrow, Cornwall is set to have the best deal, holding steady at 137.9 cents per litre — making it the most affordable place to fill up in Ontario.
Windsor is expected to see the biggest drop, with a significant 9-cent decrease bringing regular gas down to 140.9 cents per litre.
Expert insights
Gas analyst Dan McTeague shared his thoughts on the recent price fluctuations with Narcity earlier this month.
Fluctuations in price around this time of year are often influenced by the switch to winter-blend gasoline, which can lower prices by 5 to 7 cents per litre, according to McTeague. He also cautioned that during this transition, diesel prices might see a comparable increase.
According to AAA, winter-blend gas contains more butane, which helps it combust more easily in cold temperatures but makes it more volatile in warm weather. Summer-blend gas, on the other hand, contains less butane and has a lower evaporation rate to reduce smog and engine issues in the heat. The more butane in the fuel blend, the cheaper the gas will be — although the summer blend provides better fuel efficiency, offsetting some of that extra cost.
National context
According to CAA, the daily national average for gas prices in Canada as of Tuesday, September 17 is 156.2 cents per litre. This is decently lower than the past year's high of 172.4 cents per litre, recorded on April 19, 2024. Meanwhile, the lowest point in the past year occurred on January 11, 2024, when the average price was at 135.8 cents per litre.
The lowest daily average in the past month is the 156.2 cents per litre we're seeing today, while the highest was 159.5 cents per litre on August 19. Keep an eye on the fluctuating prices, as they can shift based on demand and seasonal fuel blends.
What's next?
With these gas price drops, it's a great time to fill up, especially if you're in Cornwall, where prices will remain the lowest at 137.9 cents per litre. Regions like Windsor, Niagara, and Waterloo are also seeing notable reductions. Plus, even more savings could be around the corner as pumps across the province make the transition over to winter-blend gasoline.
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