Gasbuddy.com says while most provinces saw prices edge higher, the Prairies-specifically Manitoba and Saskatchewan-bucked the trend with slight declines. Average retail gasoline prices in Saskatoon have fallen 0.4 c/L in the past week, averaging 134.73 c/L Sunday.

This compares with the national average that has increased 1.4 c/L in the last week to 134.38 c/L.   GasBuddy conducts a daily survey of 81 gas outlets in Saskatoon.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, says to expect continued volatility at the pump as we move forward into the spring driving season.

“Oil prices, which had previously fallen into the $50 per barrel range during the height of Trump’s trade war, have since rallied slightly and are now holding in the low $60s, putting renewed upward pressure on gas prices. In addition, seasonal increases in demand are contributing to higher prices across much of the country. Looking ahead, with Canada’s Federal election today, Canadians should keep in mind that if the federal carbon tax pause is lifted or reintroduced, it would likely eventually add upward pressure to pump prices once again.”