Gasoline and Diesel Prices Rise in Latest Setting by the Nova Scotia Energy Board

Sep 5, 2025 | Regional News

It is costing more to fill up today.

The Nova Scotia Energy Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight.

Gasoline jumped by 4 cents a litre. A litre of regular self-serve unleaded will cost between $1.53 to $1.55.3 in the eastern mainland and Port Hawkesbury. For the rest of Cape Breton, the price ranges from $1.53.8 to $1.56.1.

Diesel is up slightly, rising by 1.2 cents a litre. A litre of diesel ranges from $1.51.4 to $1.53.7 in the eastern mainland and Port Hawkesbury. For the rest of Cape Breton, it’s between $1.52.2 and $1.54.5.

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