It’s some welcome relief for drivers as Calgary continues to struggle through an economic downturn: low gas prices.

The average price of regular fuel is at its lowest in months.

GasBuddy.com reports a litre of regular will set you back about 87 cents, with some stations below 80 cents.

The city hasn’t seen prices this low since April.

GasBuddy’s Dan McTeague says you can thank refineries for doing what they’re supposed to do.

“What we’re seeing right now is the full effect of what happens when U.S. refineries, especially in the U.S. upper mid-west, are operating at optimal levels,” he said.

He says prices should remain low for the foreseeable future.

“Unless there’s a massive cold snap that causes some disruptions, I’m seeing prices remain in this range, plus, minus five cents a litre, before January 1,” McTeague said.

He anticipates a four to five cent jump due to the NDP’s new carbon tax coming into effect.