Gasoline prices edge higher in Nova Scotia

Prices for both gasoline and diesel increased in Nova Scotia on Friday April 25, 2025/ A man pumps gas in Montreal, Friday, March 4, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

By Dan Ahlstrand

Posted Apr 25, 2025 05:09:24 AM.

Last Updated Apr 25, 2025 11:39:32 AM.

Gasoline prices are up in Nova Scotia following the latest adjustment by the provincial regulator.

The Nova Scotia Energy Board raised the minimum price for self-serve regular by 4.8 cents overnight to 140.0 per litre.

Diesel rose 1.4 cents to 140.3.

At this time last year, drivers were paying 1.87 per litre for gasoline and 1.82 for diesel.

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