Why are gasoline prices different in different areas?
Gasoline prices vary from place to place for many reasons. Tax rates vary from one province to another and, in some cases, within provinces. Some areas experience higher costs than others. Stations farther from the major terminals that supply them incur higher transportation costs. Stations in large urban centres generally sell higher volumes so their cost per litre is lower. In addition, such large stations often have more opportunity to sell other goods and services, and these additional revenues make it possible for their gasoline to be sold for less.
