Gas prices hold steady for long weekend, diesel sees modest bump

A motorist fills up the tank of a vehicle at a gasoline pump at a Costco in this 2024 file photo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Feb 14, 2025 05:04:41 AM.

Last Updated Feb 14, 2025 10:41:57 AM.

There was no change in the price of gasoline heading into the long weekend.

The Nova Scotia Utilities and Review Board decided to leave the minimum price for self-serve regular gasoline at 163.8 cents per litre for a second consecutive week.

There was a small increase in the price of diesel, rising by 0.7 cents to 192.6 cents per liter.

Twelve months ago, we were paying 1.64 for gasoline and 1.99 for diesel.

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