Dan McTeague

Gasoline prices continued to trend upward across much of Canada over the weekend and experts warn more increases are coming this week.

A leading energy price expert says gas prices could go up another five cents across Canada if Russia decides to intensify its assault on Ukraine or declare all-out war come Monday.

Canadians should experience the fastest drop in gasoline prices in nearly 13 years on Sunday, November 28, 2021, as fears about a virulent new COVID-19 variant are expected to provide a break of 11 cents per litre at the pumps.

Premier John Horgan says the B.C. government will consider "some relief" for those who can't afford record high gas prices.

The gasoline shortage comes as prices have spiked 10 cents a litre in recent days across the Prairies, says Gasbuddy.com petroleum analyst Dan McTeague.