Gas and diesel prices see a jump in Nova Scotia

A person pumps gas in this file photo from February 13, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Jun 21, 2024 05:09:11 AM.

Last Updated Jun 21, 2024 11:15:04 AM.

Fuel prices saw an increase overnight in Nova Scotia.

In its weekly adjustment, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board pushed the price of regular self-serve gasoline up by 3.3 cents at midnight to 172.1 cents per litre.

As of Friday morning, diesel prices also saw a noticeable increase of more than five cents to now sit at 178.6.

Twelve months ago, we were paying 1.51 for gas and 1.36 for diesel.

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