Gas prices get more expensive, diesel drops in Nova Scotia

A file photo of a person at a gas pump. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Mar 15, 2024 05:11:13 AM.

Last Updated Mar 15, 2024 05:11:26 AM.

There are a couple of changes to note regarding the price of fuel in nova scotia this morning.

In its weekly adjustment, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board increased the price of self-serve regular gasoline by one cent to 164.9 cents at midnight.

The price of diesel travelling in the opposite direction with the price for that fuel dropping by 1.2 cents to 187.0.

Twelve months ago, we were paying 1.56 for gas and 1.70 for diesel.

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