Ongoing conflict overseas continuing to ramp up could push the price at the pumps even higher in Saskatchewan.

Kindersley currently sits at over $1.50/L. That could be surpassed shortly due to the rising price of oil and the impending switch to summer gasoline.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, believes the increase could take effect in the next two weeks as stations begin refilling their tanks.

"Gas stations usually struggle to raise gas prices as quickly as they pay them," he explained. "Gas stations will be facing the higher cost immediately today but it may be difficult for stations to immediately pass that along. Often times that is why gas prices do not come down as quickly as go up."

Motorists have already been paying for a potential conflict involving Russia and Ukraine and that was the major reason why prices jumped around 10 cents per litre at the beginning of February.

"The primary concern here is that Russia holds a significant portion of global oil production in its hands," he said. "Should the situation escalate, it's not impossible Russia may use oil as a weapon."

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday, Canada intends to ban Russian crude oil, a resource the largest country in the world relies heavily on.

"The sector accounts for more than one-third of Russia's federal budget revenue," he said on Twitter. "Even though Canada has barely imported any Russian oil and gas in recent years, this move sends a powerful message."

With tension continuing to flare between Russia and Ukraine, De Haan doesn't project a price drop at the pumps anytime soon.

"Unfortunately not much relief in sight," he said. "Motorists can expect gas prices to continue rising over the next coming months. In terms of later this summer, we may see some price relief."

According to GasBuddy, Saskatchewan's average price at the pumps currently is $1.47 per litre, well below Canada's average at $1.57.

Gas Prices Chart March 2022via GasBuddy.com