Gasoline Prices in Montreal Stay High Despite Provincial Decline
Gasoline prices saw a drop across Quebec in 2025, but Montreal motorists found themselves still paying some of the highest prices in the province, according to a recent report by CAA-Quebec.
The annual gasoline price report by the automobile association revealed that the average gasoline price in Quebec decreased by 5.8% compared to the previous year, attributed to lower crude oil and refined gasoline prices.
Despite this overall decline, Montreal experienced only a 1.2% reduction in retail markups, leading to queries about pricing strategies in the city.
Excluding the remote Nord-du-Québec region, Montreal topped the list with the highest average pump price in 2025 at 158.3 cents per litre, closely followed by Laval at 158.1 cents.
Interestingly, Montreal, Laval, and Montérégie boasted the highest gasoline sales volumes per service station in Quebec, which typically contributes to lower prices.
The report highlighted that Montreal drivers bear the highest fuel tax burden among major Canadian cities, with taxes making up 33.4% of the regular gasoline price in 2025, partly due to the elimination of the federal carbon tax in other provinces.
Throughout the year, gasoline prices in Montreal increased on only 12 Fridays, with no unusually high retail markups observed during those spikes. Prices fluctuated significantly, with the peak price hitting 169.9 cents per litre on Sept. 4 and the lowest recorded at 136.9 cents on Dec. 29 and 30.
Nicolas Ryan, the public affairs director of CAA-Quebec, emphasized that fuel costs remain a critical concern for households facing financial strain amidst the rising cost of living.
The organization pledged to monitor pricing trends in Montreal and other regions moving forward.
