New Quebec tool lets you track gas prices in real time across the province

Quebec motorists searching for the best price at the pump now have a powerful new tool at their fingertips—the first of its kind in Canada.

Launched Wednesday by Quebec’s energy board, the interactive online platform called Régie essence Québec allows users to zoom in on a map and compare gasoline prices in real time at service stations across the province.

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According to a report by the CBC, the initiative stems from the Act to ensure responsible governance of energy resources, adopted at the National Assembly in June 2025, and arrives amid global tensions and ongoing market volatility.

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Designed to improve transparency in the fuel market, the tool aims to help drivers make more informed decisions before filling up. 

To see gas prices in real time, check out the link to Régie essence Québec here.

The site allows users to search for Regular, Super and Diesel.

Retailers are required to update their prices within five minutes of any change.

Stations that fail to comply risk fines ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 for a first offence. While operators are being given a brief adjustment period, enforcement is expected to follow. 

Drivers who notice discrepancies between posted and pump prices are encouraged to notify the retailer first, and report repeat issues directly through the platform.

The reform follows a government-commissioned study published in 2024 by Montreal economist Robert Clark, which found notably higher fuel prices in regions such as Quebec City, Gaspésie and the Côte-Nord.

The report pointed to factors including local market dynamics and ownership concentration. Under the new rules, gas stations must now report their gasoline and diesel prices to the platform—a move intended to curb price disparities, particularly in higher-cost regions.

Simon Bourassa, spokesperson for CAA-Québec, says the tool should help consumers shop around more effectively.

However, he notes that ongoing global pressures, including rising crude oil prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East, are currently limiting retailers’ ability to lower prices at the pump.

For more information about the CBC report, click here.

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