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Montreal gas prices remain high despite drop in oil prices
Motorists are not yet seeing relief at the pumps, even as global oil prices have fallen back to near pre-conflict levels following easing tensions in the Middle East. According to Quebec’s Régie de l’énergie, the average price of regular gasoline in the Montreal area remains 24 cents per litre higher than it was before the [] The post Montreal gas prices remain high despite drop in oil prices appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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CityNews Montreal
· Jul 10, 2026
Montreal gas prices climb by 5 cents with more expected as U.S.-Iran resume attacks
Gas prices in Montreal climbed by over 5 cents overnight as the U.S. and Iran traded attacks threatening to upend the ceasefire agreement. Early Friday morning, many gas pumps in Montreal reported a price of 186.9 cents for regular petrol and 232.9 cents for diesel, according to the Regie Essence Québec website. One consumer reported [] The post Montreal gas prices climb by 5 cents with more expected as U.S.-Iran resume attacks appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Sarajevo Times
· Jun 28, 2026
Fuel Prices Fall, But New Price Hikes Still Expected Across Bosnia and Herzegovina
A drop in global oil prices, driven by stabilizing conditions in the Middle East, has led to lower fuel prices both internationally and in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite fuel now being at its lowest price since the beginning of the year, consumers are unlikely to see relief in the cost of food or public services. [] The post Fuel Prices Fall, But New Price Hikes Still Expected Across Bosnia and Herzegovina appeared first on Sarajevo Times.
Western Standard
· Jun 25, 2026
Oil prices drop back to pre-Iran conflict levels, but Canadians won't see relief at the pumps yet
Global oil prices have dropped back to levels seen before the start of the Iran conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but Canadians won’t be seeing gasoline prices fall significantly at the pumps anytime soon.
Bloomberg
· Jun 23, 2026
Russian Oil Exports Hit 2026 High as Iran Waiver Threatens Sales
Tumbling oil prices after the interim US-Iran peace deal are eating into Moscow’s windfall
Jamaica Observer
· Jul 1, 2026
Gas prices up $0.63, $0.65, diesel up $2.81
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, July 1, according to the latest ex-refinery costs from Petrojam.90-octane will be sold for 201.21 per litre after a increase of 0.63, while 87-octane will be sold for 193.78, increase 0.65.Automotive Diesel will be sold for 204.06 after a 2.81 increase and ultra-low sulphur diesel will be sold for 219.03 per litre, up 1.49.Kerosene increased by 0.25 and will be sold for 186.15 per litre.Propane liquid petroleum will be sold for 76.07 per litre, up 3.00, and butane liquid petroleum will be sold for 84.54 per litre, down 3.00.Marketing companies and retailers will add their respective markups to these prices.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 6, 2026
Oil prices decline after OPEC+ agrees to increase output
London, July 6 (SANA) Oil prices fell in global trading on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to a further increase in production targets starting in August, while exports through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover, paving the way for increased supplies to the global market. Reuters reported that Brent crude futures fell 24 cents, or []
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Related coverage for "Montreal gas prices remain high despite drop in oil prices": CityNews Montreal — Montreal gas prices climb by 5 cents with more expected as U.S.-Iran resume attacks. Sarajevo Times — Fuel Prices Fall, But New Price Hikes Still Expected Across Bosnia and Herzegovina. Western Standard — Oil prices drop back to pre-Iran conflict levels, but Canadians won't see relief at the pumps yet. Bloomberg — Russian Oil Exports Hit 2026 High as Iran Waiver Threatens Sales. Jamaica Observer — Gas prices up $0.63, $0.65, diesel up $2.81. Syrian Arab News Agency — Oil prices decline after OPEC+ agrees to increase output