Fuel prices see a jump overnight in Nova Scotia

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By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Dec 22, 2023 04:17:09 AM.

Last Updated Dec 22, 2023 04:17:13 AM.

It will cost you a little more to fill up the gas tank this morning.

The provincial regulator using its weekly adjustment to hike the price for regular self-serve by 4.9 cents at midnight, to 154.2 cents per litre.

Diesel prices also seeing a jump overnight with those prices up three cents to 188.5.

This time last year, Nova Scotians were paying 1.98 for diesel, while the sticker price for gas was 1.40.

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