Motorists in New Brunswick are waking up to cheaper fuel today. The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board stepped in early Wednesday morning to lower prices across the board.
Relief at the Pumps
The board used its interrupter clause to make these sudden changes. This mechanism allows regulators to adjust prices outside of the regular schedule when market conditions shift significantly.
Regular self serve gasoline dropped by 4.2 cents per litre. This brings the maximum price down to roughly $1.80. Diesel saw an even bigger decrease. The price of diesel fell 5.8 cents to about $2.65 per litre.
Savings on Home Heating
If you heat your home with oil, you will also see savings. Furnace oil prices decreased by 6.3 cents per litre.
What Happens Next
Despite this unexpected midweek drop, the board will still make its standard weekly price adjustments. The next scheduled price change happens on Friday at 12:01 am.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did gas prices drop in New Brunswick today?
The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board invoked its interrupter clause to lower prices due to sudden market changes.
How much did gas and diesel prices decrease?
Regular self serve gas dropped by 4.2 cents per litre. Diesel decreased by 5.8 cents per litre.
Will fuel prices change again this week?
Yes. The board makes its regular weekly price adjustments on Friday at 12:01 am.
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