Gas prices Vancouver Island
Because fuel has to be imported to Vancouver Island, it's comparatively expensive. Vancouver Island is a car-oriented culture. The population is low density with a few urban centres - Victoria and Nanaimo having public transit. You need a car to get around and distances can add up.
Hard to comprehend these North American fuel prices from $1.96 to $2.16 a litre. It roughly converts to about $5.00 a US gallon. Given that North America has a lower population density then say Europe, getting from place is getting really expensive.
Keep in mind that North America was designed as a car-oriented culture post 1945. While inner cities are usually well-served with public transit, the overall metropolitan areas are low-density with poor public transit options compared to other continents. In the suburbs, major thoroughfares tend to have acceptable public transit, but the residential areas are poorly served - Bus service is every 30 to 60 minutes, except during rush hours.
Gas prices Vancouver Island
Because fuel has to be imported to Vancouver Island, it's comparatively expensive. Vancouver Island is a car-oriented culture. The population is low density with a few urban centres - Victoria and Nanaimo having public transit. You need a car to get around and distances can add up.
Hard to comprehend these North American fuel prices from $1.96 to $2.16 a litre. It roughly converts to about $5.00 a US gallon. Given that North America has a lower population density then say Europe, getting from place is getting really expensive.
Keep in mind that North America was designed as a car-oriented culture post 1945. While inner cities are usually well-served with public transit, the overall metropolitan areas are low-density with poor public transit options compared to other continents. In the suburbs, major thoroughfares tend to have acceptable public transit, but the residential areas are poorly served - Bus service is every 30 to 60 minutes, except during rush hours.