Montréal vs Québec gas prices
Montréal vs Québec gas pricesRegular gasoline is C$0.02 a litre cheaper in Québec — C$0.83 on a 55-litre tank. Monthly city averages for June 2026.
| Grade | Montréal | Québec | Diff. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | C$1.79 | C$1.78 | C$0.02Québec | Québec |
| Premium | C$2.06 | C$2.04 | C$0.02Québec | Québec |
| Diesel | C$2.21 | C$2.19 | C$0.02Québec | Québec |
What the gap is worth
Based on the June 2026 gap of C$0.02 per litre, which changes each month. Run your own numbers →
Both cities are in Quebec
Provincial fuel tax is identical for both, so none of the gap above is provincial policy. What is left is local: terminal distance, municipal levies and retail competition — which is why same-province gaps are usually a few cents rather than a few tens of cents.
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Frequently asked questions
Is gas cheaper in Montréal or Québec?
Québec, at C$1.78 a litre against C$1.79 in Montréal — a gap of C$0.02/L, or 0.8%. On a 55-litre tank that is C$0.83. These are Statistics Canada monthly averages for June 2026, not live station prices.
Why is gas more expensive in Montréal?
Both cities are in Quebec and pay the same provincial fuel tax, so the difference is local: distance from the nearest fuel terminal, municipal transit levies where they apply, and how competitive the local retail market is. Within-province gaps are usually much smaller than between-province ones for exactly this reason.
Is diesel cheaper in Montréal or Québec?
Diesel is cheaper in Québec at C$2.19 a litre, against C$2.21 in Montréal — C$0.02/L apart.
How current are these figures?
They are the Statistics Canada averages for June 2026, published roughly three weeks after the month ends. Pump prices in both cities have moved since. Use them to compare the two cities, which is what a monthly average is good for — not to decide what you will pay this afternoon.