Gasoline Rises by More than 6 cents a Litre, Diesel Jumps by almost 9 cents as Nova Scotia Energy Board Invokes Interrupter Clause

Mar 14, 2026 | Regional News

There’s been another jump in gasoline and diesel prices.

The Nova Scotia Energy Board invoked the Interrupter Clause overnight to raise prices for both fuels.

Gas is up by 6.7 cents a litre.  The price for a litre of regular self-serve unleaded ranges $1.69.8 to $1.72.1 in the eastern mainland and Port Hawkesbury.  For the rest of Cape Breton, it’s $1.70.6 to $1.72.9.

Diesel has risen by 8.9 cents a litre.  The price of diesel is from $2.21.1 to $2.23.4 in the eastern mainland to Port Hawkesbury.  For the remainder of Cape Breton is $2.21.9 to $2.24.2.

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Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year

Broadcast Dialogue has announced the winners of the inaugural Canadian Radio Awards, which we’ve dubbed “The Howards” after our publisher emeritus Howard Christensen.

When Howard, a radio veteran and one of the original Broadcast News anchors, founded Broadcast Dialogue in 1992, he saw a need for both timely delivery of Canadian broadcast industry news, but also recognized the importance of creating a sense of community.

989 XFM is very proud to be the winner of the 2020 Station of Year – Small Market award.