Think gas is too expensive now? Wait until you see 1997 prices in Ontario | From the Archives

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March 3, 2026

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“The price should be going down, not up.”

This report originally aired on Aug. 21, 1997

Disgruntled patrons at gas stations across Ontario are calling for an end to ‘gas price gouging’ while prices sit at 63.3 cents a litre. CTV News’ Marci Ien speaks with consumers who are calling the hikes ‘sickening.’

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