Gas prices soar ahead of final day for the consumer carbon tax in B.C. [Video]

It is the final day of the consumer carbon tax in B.C.

Premier David Eby announced earlier this month that B.C. would follow the federal government’s lead after Prime Minister Mark Carney ended the federal requirement a week before calling an election on March 23.

Legislation was introduced in Victoria on Monday and Eby said it is expected to pass by the end of the day.

“The carbon tax played an important role here in British Columbia for many years, assisting us in reducing our emissions while our economy continued to grow,” Eby said.

“It was supported by parties from many different backgrounds in the province. However, the tax, has become divisive.”

Eby said drivers should see a savings of 17 cents at the pump.

Drivers have seen little relief, however, with prices climbing to 196.9 cents per litre at some stations in the Lower Mainland over the weekend.

“Like many British Columbians, I’ve been watching the price …