Lower Mainland drivers may be experiencing a bit of sticker shock this week as prices at the pump have climbed to an average of $1.479 per litre in most areas Tuesday. "Vancouver has traditionally been subject to the highest prices for gasoline anywhere in North America and this certainly is the case today," said gas price analyst Dan McTeague. McTeague, of Gasbuddy.com, says a rise in prices is not the norm for this time of year. Judging by the non-reaction of most to these eye-popping prices, you get a sense as to how such high pump prices get a pass. "In the meantime, it's more pain at the pumps and I suspect that many people will be making that trip across the border into Blaine, [Wash.]."

Source: CBC News January 30, 2018 20:03 UTC