Fuel Prices Shift in New Brunswick
You will see changes at the pumps today. The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board adjusted fuel prices early Friday morning. This brings relief to some drivers and higher costs to others.
The maximum price for regular gasoline dropped by 2.8 cents per litre. You will now pay a maximum of around $1.99 per litre for regular gas.
Diesel and Furnace Oil Costs Rise
Diesel users face another price increase following a recent disrupter clause. The maximum price for diesel climbed by 2 cents per litre. This brings the new maximum to roughly $2.88 per litre.
Homeowners relying on furnace oil also see a price bump. Furnace oil increased by 2 cents per litre. The maximum price is now around $2.81 per litre.
Regional Price Comparisons
Fuel prices vary across the Maritimes. In Nova Scotia, regular gasoline ranges from $1.96 to $2.01 per litre. Diesel sits between $2.73 and $2.78 per litre.
On Prince Edward Island, drivers pay a maximum of $2.14 per litre for regular gas and $2.83 per litre for diesel. Home heating oil on the island costs a maximum of $2.21 per litre.
For more details on these changes, read the original report from Your Greater Moncton.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do fuel prices change in New Brunswick?
The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board makes regular weekly price adjustments every Friday at one minute past midnight.
Why did diesel prices go up?
Diesel prices increased due to a recent disrupter clause invoked by the utilities board.
What is the current maximum price for regular gas in New Brunswick?
The maximum price for regular gasoline is currently around $1.99 per litre.
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