Gas prices up 28.5% in 1999

Article Abstract:

Energy consulting company MJ Ervin and Associates of Calgary, Alberta, reports that gasoline prices increased 28.5% in Canada for 1999. The national average for regular unleaded gasoline increased from 47.5 cents per liter in Jan 1999 to 61 cents per liter in Jul 1999. One factor considered crucial in gasoline price increases is crude oil, which increased 75% in 1999 to $20.63 per barrel.

Consumer prices

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Drivers face higher gasoline prices

Article Abstract:

A sharp rise in wholesale prices for gasoline and tight fuel supplies resulted from the closing of refineries in North America due to a massive power failure. Six refineries in Ontario, Canada were forced to close during the blackout despite safety systems.

Commodity & service prices, North America, Petroleum refining, Use of energy, Economic aspects, Prices and rates, Energy use, Power failure, Power failures, Company pricing policy

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