Gas prices to fall 12 cents/litre this Friday, says Affordable Energy president

A person pumps gas at a gas station. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Relief at the pump is approaching, just in time for the weekend.

Gas prices are expected to fall by at least 12 cents per litre or more by Friday, according to Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy.

In Barrie Wednesday, prices edged slightly higher than Tuesday.

Regular gasoline rose one cent to 188.9 cents per liter, while premium increased to 218.9 cents. Diesel dropped one cent to 232.9 cents per litre.

McTeague noted that the current rate is the highest gas prices have been since July 13, 2022.

If the forecast holds, Barrie drivers could see noticeable savings when they fill up heading into the weekend.