Nova Scotia sees slight jump in fuel prices

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Posted Nov 7, 2025 05:10:11 AM.

Last Updated Nov 7, 2025 10:36:31 AM.

The price of gas in Nova Scotia has gone up by a little over 2 cents.

In its weekly adjustment, the Nova Scotia Energy Board increased the minimum price for self-serve regular from 140.3 to 142.7.

On the diesel side, the price went up 4.3 cents to 170.3.

This time last year, we were paying 156.4 for gasoline and 173.3 for diesel.

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