Fuel Prices Fall in Saint John and Beyond

Drivers in Saint John and across New Brunswick are paying less for fuel today. The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board invoked an interrupter clause to lower fuel prices across the province.

According to a report from Your Greater Moncton, regular self serve gasoline dropped about seven cents. This brings the maximum cost to $1.85 per litre.

Diesel prices fell roughly six cents to a maximum of $2.38 per litre. If you use furnace oil to heat your home, you will see that price also dropped about six cents to $2.31.

Regional Price Comparisons

Prices vary slightly when you look at neighboring provinces. In Nova Scotia, regular gas ranges from $1.80 to $1.85 per litre, and diesel sits between $2.29 and $2.34.

On Prince Edward Island, regular gas costs up to $1.93 per litre. Diesel reaches $2.43 per litre, and home heating oil maxes out at $1.82 per litre.

The board usually adjusts prices every Friday at 12:01 a.m. The interrupter clause allows them to make sudden changes when market conditions shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an interrupter clause?

It is a tool the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board uses to change fuel prices outside of their regular weekly schedule.

How much did gas prices drop in New Brunswick?

Regular self serve gasoline dropped by about seven cents to a maximum of $1.85 per litre.

When do fuel prices normally change in New Brunswick?

The board typically adjusts fuel prices every Friday at 12:01 a.m.