This past week, filling up has been a little less painful.

The last seven days have seen a drop of 2.8 c/l , keeping prices around 101.33 c/l for people in Alberta.

Dan McTeague, GasBuddy, Senior Petroleum Analyst says early developments pointing to OPEC's success in reducing oil output could add upward pressure to gas prices by the end of the week. McTeague adds the problems that have plagued the refineries in the upper US Midwest have been resolved and there is a well supplied market for the oil and gas. OPEC may make some decisions toward the end of this week which may bump up prices 3 c/l.

"The decision by the Trump administration to realign US energy priorities and dial back the role of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could lead to a rally on energy futures markets, furthering prospects for a price rally this week."

McTeague adds, Alberta is sitting much better in the oil and gas sector than it was last year. This could be attributed to the world economy picking up steam. Depending on what happens with the EPA in the US congress and if Trump administration decides to put a tax on imports,  it could remain strong.

McTeague's advice fill up before the end of the week to save some money.