Drivers digging deeper to fill their tanks as fuel prices jump in Nova Scotia

Gasoline prices rise across Nova Scotia after weekly adjustments//Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Posted Jan 10, 2025 04:52:21 AM.

Last Updated Jan 10, 2025 04:55:01 AM.

Gasoline prices in Nova Scotia have eclipsed the $1.60 plateau.

The Nova Scotia Utilities and Review Board(NSUARB) used its weekly adjustment on Friday morning to raise the minimum price for self-serve regular gas by 3.2 cents to 162.9.

The price of diesel increased much more. Fuel prices increased by 6 cents, to 187.1.

12 months ago, drivers paid 1.52 for gasoline and 1.88 for diesel.

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