Gas prices in Nova Scotia decrease a bit this week

A fuel pump at a Calgary gas station. (Nick Blakeney, CityNews photo)

By Natasha O'Neill

Posted May 2, 2025 10:58:05 AM.

Last Updated May 2, 2025 10:58:13 AM.

Nova Scotia’s Energy Board adjusted the gas price on May 2 to reflect a small decrease.

According to the board, the price dropped by 0.6 cent overnight to a price of 139.4.

Diesel also decreased 1.2 cents to a price of 139.1.

At this time last year, the price for gasoline was 184.0 and diesel was 178.8.

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