Ottawa gas prices increasing 5 cents Wednesday, highest since 2022
The increase pushes prices to their highest level in nearly four years, surpassing the peaks seen amid global energy volatility in July 2022.
ottawa.citynews.caHere are the latest developments on Ottawa gas prices based on recent reporting:
- Ottawa gas prices have been on an upward trend in early May 2026, reaching around 195.9 cents per litre at many stations, which is the highest level in about four years. This marked a notable jump from the mid-160s in April and came amid ongoing global energy market pressures.[1]
- Earlier in March 2026, Ottawa stations saw a 5-cent overnight rise to roughly 183–186 cents per litre, continuing a period of volatility driven by regional energy dynamics and refinery costs.[2]
- Some reports also noted temporary price relief or fluctuations tied to broader geopolitical events, including developments in the Middle East, which have impacted expectations for pump prices; for example, one update suggested prices around 1.83 CAD/L with a forecast of potential short-term declines before again rising with refinery and supply factors,.[3][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the very latest price data from Ottawa’s fuel trackers and summarize today’s station-by-station ranges, or provide a short chart showing the month-by-month trend in 2026. I can also note any upcoming expected changes (e.g., seasonal refinery maintenance or policy tweaks) that could influence prices in the next week.