Statistics Canada reports that Canadian retail sales increase 1.0% in May, reaching $73.7 billion. Multiple outlets attribute the month’s main lift to higher prices at gasoline stations and fuel vendors, which show the largest gains among retail categories. One report notes that gasoline station and fuel vendor sales rise 3.1% for the month, while also indicating that the underlying sales volume is smaller, suggesting the increase is driven largely by price rather than a proportional rise in quantities sold. The coverage consistently frames the May figures as an overall modest growth rate for retail activity, with energy-related outlets contributing most to the change. While the reports highlight the role of fuel prices, they do not provide detailed information on performance in other retail categories in the provided excerpts. Overall, the common takeaway is that Canada’s retail sales edge upward in May, with gasoline and related fuel sales standing out as the key factor behind the increase.