Pump prices drop across the province

Gas prices rose slightly while diesel prices were unchanged in Nova Scotia on Friday August 22, 2025//photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

Posted Aug 15, 2025 05:11:20 AM.

Last Updated Aug 15, 2025 10:42:48 AM.

Fuel prices have dropped across Nova Scotia this morning following the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board’s weekly adjustment.

The minimum price for self-serve regular gasoline is down two cents to 144.7 cents per litre.

Diesel saw a similar decline, falling 2.2 cents to a new minimum of 147.7 cents per litre.

At this time last year, drivers were paying 169.0 cents per litre for gasoline and 168.0 for diesel.

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