Gas prices up, diesel down across Nova Scotia

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By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Aug 8, 2025 05:15:43 AM.

Last Updated Aug 8, 2025 04:30:22 PM.

Drivers in Nova Scotia are paying less at the pump this morning.

The Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board used its weekly price adjustment at midnight to increase the minimum price for self-serve regular gasoline by one cent to 146.7 cents per litre.

There was a drop in prices for diesel, which fell by 5.3 cents to a new minimum of 147.7.

At this time last year, drivers were paying 169.0 cents per litre for gasoline and 167.0 for diesel.

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