Gas prices have taken a significant hit as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. GasBuddy says a month ago they noticed the first signs of gas prices dropping and now prices across the country are remarkably low. The price of gas across Renfrew County is different in each community.
According to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas available in Renfrew County is in Pikwakanagan for just over 71 cents per litre, all gas stations in Arnprior are currently under 80 cents per litre, Calabogie has prices around 77 cents per litre, the cheapest gas in Renfrew is just under 86 cents per litre, Almonte has gas for under 80 cents per litre, gas in Carleton Place is hovering around 79 cents and in Ottawa it looks like Costco has the cheapest gas at 67.9 cents per litre.
Petroleum analysts at GasBuddy say the coronavirus has caused countries to be in lockdown with limited driving, flying and overall movement meaning the demand for oil is low. Gasbuddy says for the better part of 2020, prices will be some of the lowest we’ve experienced in a while.
The most up to date prices can be found on the GasBuddy website or app.