The price of gas goes up while diesel drops ahead of long weekend

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

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Jun 28, 2024 04:41:25 AM.

Last Updated Jun 28, 2024 12:38:55 PM.

Nova Scotians are facing higher fuel prices ahead of the Canada Day long weekend.

The provincial regulator moved the price of regular self-serve gasoline up by 2.8 cents to 174.9 cents per litre in its weekly adjustment.

Meantime, diesel prices saw a downgrade of 1.3 cents and rests at 177.3 cents as of this morning.

One year ago, we were paying 1.53 for gas and 1.44 for diesel.

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