So much for Nelson’s cheap gas.
As of Wednesday morning the city had the lowest gas prices in the West Kootenay. Three of Nelson’s four gas stations were selling regular at $1.34.7, while the Shell station was marked at $1.29.9.
That changed abruptly in the afternoon. With the exception of Husky, which remained at $1.34.7, every other station rose to $1.45.7.
Most other stations in the West Kootenay remained unchanged as of Thursday morning.
The lowest price outside Nelson, according to gasbuddy.com, was in Fruitvale at $1.37.9, followed by Montrose ($1.38.9), Warfield ($1.39.7) and Rossland ($1.41.9).
Grand Forks was $1.48.9, while Trail and Castlegar were both selling at $1.49.9.
The current average price in B.C. is $1.46.3 per litre with Prince George boasting the lowest price at $1.18.9.