Soaring gas prices are taking a big chunk out of finances for Canadian families. The cost of filling up at the gas station has motorists in Prince Albert paying around $1.39 at the pumps.
The frustration is being felt nationwide, especially in Montreal and Vancouver where fueling your wheels will cost you over $1.40 per litre.
Anderson Motors in Prince Albert says that while they haven't seen a dip in the number of people renting vehicles, they can still feel their frustration.
"Normally our vehicles go out full and the have to fill it when they bring it back, so when they just come back from the gas station, they're like oh my gosh, it was this much to fill and it's like yeah, it's not because of the car, it's because of the prices on the gas tanks," says Jessica Watson, who rents out cars in Prince Albert.
But your wallet isn't taking a hit at the pumps alone. Higher gas prices are just one of several reasons why your grocery bills may be higher than they were last year. Byron Guy owns Harold's Family Foods, explains that the fuel prices have contributed to his rising costs.
"They put their fuel charge up and it comes in as our price increase on groceries. So as our price increase in groceries comes in, we have to ask a little more for the product on the shelves so we can stay in the same margin," says Guy.
The Retail Council of Canada says before you put the blame entirely on soaring gas prices, remember that supply and demand in emerging markets and weather disruptions are also at play when it comes to how much you pay for apples and oranges.
As for spring gas prices, that remains to be seen as the season kicks into high gear.
