How to Find Live Gas Prices in Canada and the U.S.

Start with GasBuddy

GasBuddy can be useful for city searches, postal code or ZIP searches, individual station searches and fuel-grade comparisons. Pay attention to the report timestamp because prices may be user-reported and are not guaranteed to be current.

Check the station’s own app or website

Some companies may show prices or station details in their own apps or websites. Examples can include Costco, Chevron, Shell, Petro-Canada, Esso, ARCO, Safeway and Fred Meyer.

Availability varies by company and location, and not every station provides real-time prices.

Use Google Maps as a second check

Google Maps can help you find nearby stations, compare detours and plan a route. Displayed prices may still be stale, so treat it as a second check rather than a guarantee.

Compare several nearby stations

One unusually cheap station may be outdated, conditional, incorrect or membership-based. Comparing several nearby stations helps you avoid basing a trip on one questionable number.

Compare the same fuel grade

Compare regular with regular and premium with premium. Octane ratings and vehicle requirements matter, and the cheapest displayed price may not be the fuel your vehicle needs.

Watch for cash, credit and membership pricing

Cash prices, credit prices, membership pricing, loyalty discounts, app discounts and grocery rewards can all change what you actually pay. The core question is: Is this the price I will actually pay?

Check again shortly before leaving

• Check the Canadian price.
• Check several U.S. stations.
• Verify the report timestamp.
• Confirm the fuel grade.
• Confirm payment or membership conditions.
• Compare the full trip.

Gas price is only part of the calculation

The pump price should be considered alongside the exchange rate, distance, fuel economy, amount purchased, border wait and any detour.