Vancouver Islanders hoping to hit the road to help beat the December blues have another hill to conquer.

Limits on gasoline purchases have made filling the tank a two-step process (at least) for drivers of most vehicles. The province has extended its gasoline rationing measures in the southwest region of B.C. until Dec. 14, limiting motorists to purchases of 30 litres or less.

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Energy Minister Bruce Ralston said the measures have allowed the province to maintain a steady supply of fuel to the region.

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The temporary loss of the Trans Mountain pipeline, which has been down since Nov. 14, has cut 85 per cent of the normal fuel supply to B.C.B次元官网网址檚 sole refinery in Burnaby.

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The limits on gasoline come as Canadians are witnessing the fastest drop in nearly 13 years as fears about a virulent new COVID-19 variant are expected to provide a break of 11 cents per litre at the pumps.

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