Gasoline Unchanged, Diesel falls by Just Over One Cent a Litre in Weekly UARB Setting

Aug 2, 2024 | Local News

For most motorists, you won’t notice any change at the pump.

The Utility and Review Board set its weekly gasoline and diesel prices overnight.

Gas is unchanged this week, with the minimum price for a litre of regular self-serve unleaded remaining at $1.72.4 in the eastern mainland, and $1.73.2 on Cape Breton.

Diesel is down slightly, falling 1.2 cents a litre. The minimum price for a litre of diesel is now $1.72.6 in the eastern mainland. On Cape Breton, it’s $1.73.4.

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