Rising gas prices driving Londoners to Oneida Nation to save at the pump
Rising gas prices in London, Canada, are driving people to gas stations on the Oneida Nation reserve, where fuel is cheaper due to tax exemptions. Drivers are lining up and buying in bulk to save money.
Londoners are flocking to gas stations on the Oneida Nation reserve to fill up on cheaper fuel. The gas stations, Little Arrows and Wampum Fuels, have seen a surge in demand as gas prices rise across Canada. Gasoline prices jumped 21.2% in March, the largest monthly increase on record. At the reserve's gas stations, fuel is priced lower due to tax exemptions, with gas at Little Arrows costing 134.9 cents per litre compared to over 150 cents in nearby communities. Drivers are waiting in line for up to 15 minutes and buying in bulk to save money. Some drivers, like tow truck driver Adam Blmedany, make the trip regularly to save on fuel costs. The savings can be significant, with Blmedany saving almost $100 on one visit. The federal government has been urged to ease fuel costs by reducing taxes.
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