Gasoline Falls, Diesel Rises in Latest Price Setting by the UARB

Jan 13, 2023 | Local News

Gasoline and diesel prices are headed in opposite directions.

The Utility and Review Board set its weekly petroleum prices overnight.

Gasoline fell by 1.6 cents a litre. The minimum price for a litre of regular self serve unleaded is now $1.47.3 in the eastern mainland and $1.48. 1 on Cape Breton.

Diesel jumped by 7.3 cents a litre. The minimum price for a litre of diesel in the eastern mainland is now $1.88.8. On Cape Breton it;s $1.89.6.

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