Gas and diesel prices rise in Halifax area

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 Mark Hodgins

Posted Sep 5, 2025 04:49:06 AM.

Last Updated Sep 5, 2025 11:32:53 AM.

Prices at the pumps are up this morning in the Halifax area.

The Nova Scotia Energy Board says it has increased the price for self-serve regular by four cents to 151.9.

On the diesel side prices are up by just over one cent to 150.3.

This time last year we were paying $1.56 for gas, and $1.59 for diesel.

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