HALIFAX – Residents across the Maritime provinces are experiencing a period of relative stability at the fuel pumps following the latest scheduled price adjustments. While gasoline prices remained largely unchanged in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, diesel consumers saw minor shifts overnight. These latest figures reflect a leveling off after a period of volatility earlier in the month.
In Nova Scotia, the price for regular self-serve gasoline in the Halifax area held steady at a minimum of 191.7 cents per litre. However, diesel users in the region saw a modest decrease of 2.5 cents, bringing the new minimum price to 213.0 cents per litre. In Cape Breton, fuel costs remain slightly higher than the provincial capital, with gasoline holding at 193.7 cents and diesel at 214.9 cents per litre.
Prince Edward Island saw no movement in fuel costs this weekend after a significant price hike earlier in the week. The Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission (IRAC) maintained the current rates, leaving regular self-serve gasoline at 200.0 cents per litre and diesel at 231.0 cents per litre. Local analysts suggest that prices on the Island have reached a plateau for the time being as the market absorbs previous increases.
New Brunswick experienced the most varied movement, though the changes were negligible for most consumers. The maximum price for regular self-serve gasoline edged down by just 0.1 cents to 197.0 cents per litre. Conversely, diesel prices in the province saw a slight uptick of 0.4 cents, bringing the new maximum to 226.3 cents per litre. While these regional shifts remain minimal, experts warn that prices continue to be sensitive to international market fluctuations and crude oil supply trends.
