Gas prices in Prince Albert on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)

By paNOW Staff

Gas Prices

Prices at the pumps in Prince Albert following national upward trend

Mar 6, 2026 | 5:31 PM

It was only a matter of time before gas prices jumped at the pumps in Prince Albert.

Drivers in Regina and Saskatoon saw their prices rise between eight and ten cents per litre overnight Thursday to about $1.44/L.

As one driver was fueling up in Prince Albert on Friday afternoon, every litre his vehicle drank cost him $1.46/L, which was actually cheaper than some other stations nearby that had their gas price listed at $1.50/L.

“It’s a little bit ridiculous, I thought. A little bit more than what you’re used to,” he said. “I have a truck so that makes a big difference in the wallet, that’s for sure.”

Matt McClain, a petroleum analyst with GasBuddy, said the escalating conflict in the Middle East is driving up prices for crude oil, which could impact what drivers are paying at the pumps in Saskatchewan.  

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“That’s barring any de-escalation,” McClain noted. “We’re just not sure exactly how that’s all going to play out at this particular point.”

The national average of gas prices in Canada was at $1.44/L Friday afternoon which is up about seventeen cents since last month. British Columbians are currently paying the highest price at the pump – $1.68/L.

As of Wednesday morning, tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Gulf of Oman to the Persian Gulf, was down by about 90 per cent. McClain said 20 per cent of the world’s oil supply makes its way through the strait, so a major conflict in the Middle Eastern countries that border it, including Iran, can directly impact oil prices across the globe.

“It’s all going to be contingent on how this conflict continues to unfold over the next couple of weeks as to whether or not we’re going to see prices continuing to go up.”

McClain added while there are scenarios that could lead to rising prices, there are also scenarios that could take place in the coming weeks or days that may stabilize prices. He said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has so far been very difficult to predict.

McClain said that for people feeling the crunch on their wallets with higher gas and diesel prices, there are a few things they can do to make the gas in their vehicles go a bit further.

“Make sure that you follow the speed limit. Slow down if you are used to driving a little bit faster than maybe you ought to. That’s going to help with efficiency,” McClain said.

“Properly inflated tires, oil changes, air filters, all of that can have an impact on the fuel efficiency…. That can help offset an increase in price. Probably won’t completely replace it, understandably, but at least it can help a little.”

With volatility tied to global events and uncertainty about how long the conflict could last, drivers said they were bracing for the possibility that this week’s jump wouldn’t be the last.

According to the Gas Wizard website, prices at the pumps in Saskatoon could reach $1.55/L on Monday, which means Prince Albert may not be that far behind.

Meanwhile, the rapid shifts in oil prices could have an impact on Saskatchewan’s provincial budget, which is set to be released on March 18.

–with files from the Canadian Press and CKOM