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It seems Canadians will have to wait a little longer for more relief at the gas pump. The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) currently lists the national average gas price at 171.8 cents per litre, an increase from the 169.1 cents per litre average last week. “Prices had initially dropped considerably last week after the excise tax was paused. Most Canadians saw a decrease of virtually the entirety of the 10-centilitre excise tax,” said Patrick de Haan, a petroleum analyst at GasBuddy.

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With Hurricane Florence still about two days away from the pouring what could be ten-plus inches of rain on the Triangle, gasoline is already getting hard to come by.

On Tuesday afternoon, gas stations throughout Durham were already experiencing supply shortages, calling in fuel deliveries and experiencing long lines.

The situation presents a Catch 22 — you want to find gas before the storm hits, but driving around looking for it costs you precious fuel.

Instead, check out GasBuddy's online fuel tracker.  Put in your location and the tracker will show you a map of gas stations in your area with fuel and power.  You can also help your neighbors out by adding your own status update to ensure the map is current.  (There's also a free app).

According to GasBuddy, about 7 percent of gas stations were without fuel in the Raleigh-Durham area as of Tuesday late afternoon, with more having "limited fuel options."

Good luck out there!

 Tuesday evening, U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister announced they agreed to a Pakistani-proposed ceasefire. Trump released a statement first, in which he said he would stop the “destructive force” en route to Iran if Tehran began allowing ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Gas prices should begin dropping by Thursday night, according to Patrick De Haan, the head…

Due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, local drivers have observed a consistent increase in gasoline prices. According to GasBuddy, the average price in the area has risen by 52 cents. On Monday afternoon, the statewide average price for gas in Tennessee was $3.04 per gallon. Average prices in Marion County were $3.08, Grundy and Sequatchie Counties reported $3.05, and Bledsoe County averaged $3.14…

The average price of gas around the U.S. this year is expected to dip to $2.97 per gallon, down 13 cents from 2025 — that would be the lowest level since 2020, according to a new analysis by GasBuddy. The company, whose app helps drivers save money on fuel, predicts gas prices will edge up to around $3.20 between spring and early summer before falling to an average of $2.83 after June. Currently…