Gasoline Rises, Diesel Falls in Latest UARB Setting

Mar 31, 2023 | Local News

Gasoline and diesel prices are headed in opposite directions.

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

Gasoline has jumped by 5.5 cents a litre. The minimum price for a litre of regular self serve unleaded is now $1.55.6 in the eastern mainland. On Cape Breton, its $1.56.4.

Diesel is down by one cent a litre. The minimum price for a litre of diesel is now $1.64.3 in the eastern mainland and $1.65.1 on Cape Breton.

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