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At the dizzying heights of Metro Vancouver gasoline prices, the Tilbury Husky station on River Road in Delta stood out at the top early this week with a price just shy of $1.79 a litre for regular fuel, according to reports on the crowdsourced website GasBuddy.com.

Being higher than the more common $1.73 per litre could invite an extra level of consumer backlash against the brand, said one analyst.

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“I don’t think it really helps the brand,” said Dan McTeague, senior analyst with GasBuddy.com. He said the $1.73 a litre being charged by other stations likely offers a healthy profit margin.

“My advice would be (to) not shop there, because it’s fairly clear that would be pushing the envelope at a time when prices are high,” McTeague said.

Other prices in Delta included $1.65 at Chevron at 5206 Ladner Trunk Rd., $1.69 at the Co-op at 6420 Ladner Trunk Rd., and $1.73 at the Petro-Canada at 6389 120th St.