Some area gas stations are not waiting until April 1 to crank up the price of gas.
On April Fools Day, the federal Liberals will be increasing the controversial carbon tax, which will directly impact the price at the pump.
However, overnight, several Thompson Okanagan gas stations have already increased the price, selling the liquid gold for 174.9.
In January, gas was selling for a ‘mere’ 143.9 cents a litre. The latest hike is a whopping 31-cent-a-litre increase in just three months.
And the price of petrol is guaranteed to go up again when the carbon tax increase is implemented on Monday.
Kelowna drivers are also paying more at the pump today, with the majority of stations raising the price to 174.9.
As of 9:30 Thursday morning, the Co-op stations on Rutland and Sexsmith roads were at 168.9 as was the Costco gas station.
Several Vernon stations are holding at 167.9.
In Penticton, motorists are also paying more, with the price at the majority of stations hitting the 174.9 mark.
Kamloops drivers are also taking a hit to the wallet with gas in the Thompson community also selling for 174.9.
The Kamloops Costco was the cheapest in the city at 161.9 cents a litre.
Enderby continues to have some of the cheapest gas in the region at 165.9, however the Esso in Tappen has them all beat at 157.9.
Gas in Vancouver has crested the $2 a litre mark, sitting at 202.9 cents a litre.
And as usual, Calgary motorists are paying significantly less than their BC counterparts, filling up for 154.9 cents a litre.
