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As Gas Prices Near $2 per Litre, New Interactive Map Shows the Best Deal in Quebec
The platform requires retailers to post gasoline and diesel prices, and 2,671 stations were registered as of the latest count, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Régie Essence Québec launched an interactive map providing real-time gasoline prices for over 2,500 service stations across the province. The tool allows users to view prices for regular, premium, and diesel fuels to boost market transparency.
- Former economy minister Pierre Fitzgibbon championed the initiative after a 2024 study by Montreal economics professor Robert Clark revealed price disparities in Quebec City, Gaspésie, and Côte-Nord. The tool implements the Act to ensure responsible governance of energy resources, adopted in June 2025.
- Retailers must update prices within five minutes of any change, with 2,671 stations currently registered on the platform. Energy board spokesperson Benjamin Bourque warned that non-compliance could result in fines ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 for a first offence.
- Consumers are encouraged to notify retailers first if they notice price discrepancies, though map users can report persistent differences directly on the platform. CAA-Québec spokesperson Simon Bourassa believes the tool will help consumers shop around before filling up.
- While the government removed the gasoline floor price in June 2025 to help lower consumer costs, Bourque noted that global market fluctuations driven by the war in the Middle East currently limit the flexibility of retailers to reduce prices at the pump.
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You could save a few bucks, when you're next full of gasoline: a new interactive energy board allows you to compare the price to the pump of gas stations from all over Quebec.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right3Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Left
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