Gas prices down in Halifax

Both gasoline and diesel prices jumped across Nova Scotia on Friday//Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

By Mark Hodgins

Posted Sep 19, 2025 05:19:09 AM.

Last Updated Sep 19, 2025 11:17:21 AM.

Prices at the gas pumps are down several cents in the Halifax area on Friday morning.

The Nova Scotia Energy Board used its weekly adjustment to lower the minimum price for self-serve regular by four cents to 144.9.

Diesel prices are unchanged Friday, remaining at 151.2 cents.

This time last year Haligonians were paying $1.53 for gasoline, and $1.58 for diesel.

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