Vancouver gas prices
August 2026 average+6.0¢ month over month
Statistics Canada's monthly average for regular in Vancouver was 206.7¢/L in August 2026, +6.0¢ from the month before. That compares with 168.8¢/L in August 2025 for Vancouver, a change of +37.9¢.
Across the Strait of Georgia, Victoria averaged 201.2¢/L in August 2026, −5.5¢ against Vancouver; its regional transit tax brings the total fuel tax to 20¢, against 27¢ in the TransLink area.
Of the 18 cities in the table, Vancouver ranks 18th from cheapest for August 2026; Canada sat at 173.8¢/L. Vancouver's record month in the table is June 2022 at 225.4¢/L. Over five years, the cheapest month was December 2025 (147.4¢/L).
Three months ago Vancouver regular was 220.6¢/L (−13.9¢ since). Diesel, at 251.7¢/L, carries a 45.0¢/L premium over regular.
British Columbia fuel tax is 14.5¢ on gasoline and 15.0¢ on diesel, with 5% GST on top. The TransLink area adds regional tax for a total of 27¢ on gasoline. BC's carbon tax ended on April 1, 2025.
Vancouver, month by month
| Month | Regular | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 206.7 | 251.7 |
| July 2026 | 200.7 | 235.4 |
| June 2026 | 201.5 | 222.9 |
| May 2026 | 220.6 | 242.6 |
| April 2026 | 213.1 | 255.3 |
| March 2026 | 197.9 | 235.7 |
| February 2026 | 171.3 | 181.3 |
| January 2026 | 153.3 | 166.4 |
| December 2025 | 147.4 | 161.2 |
| November 2025 | 161.7 | 177.0 |
| October 2025 | 161.8 | 177.8 |
| September 2025 | 171.5 | 179.8 |
Vancouver since 1995
Beyond Vancouver
| City | Regular |
|---|---|
| Edmonton | 160.3 |
| Calgary | 162.3 |
| Saskatoon | 163.7 |
| Winnipeg | 166.9 |
| Regina | 167.5 |
| Victoria | 201.2 |
| Vancouver | 206.7 |