Drivers in Saint John are waking up to mixed news at the pumps this morning. The weekly fuel price adjustments bring a slight increase for regular gasoline and a small drop for diesel and furnace oil.

New Brunswick Fuel Adjustments

The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board pushed the maximum cost for regular gasoline up by 1.5 cents per litre early Friday morning. You will now pay a maximum of around $1.81 per litre.

If you drive a diesel vehicle, you get a tiny break. Diesel prices dropped by 0.7 cents per litre, bringing the maximum price to roughly $2.38. Furnace oil also saw a slight decrease, falling by 0.6 cents per litre.

These changes happen every Friday at 12:01 a.m. when the board sets the new maximum prices for the province. You can read the original report on Your Saint John.

Prices Across the Maritimes

Fuel costs vary slightly if you travel outside New Brunswick this weekend. In Nova Scotia, regular gasoline ranges from $1.81 to $1.86 per litre. Diesel maxes out between $2.38 and $2.43 per litre.

Prince Edward Island drivers face slightly higher costs. The maximum price for regular gasoline on the island sits around $1.89 per litre. Diesel costs $2.43 per litre, and home heating oil sells for a maximum of $1.84 per litre.

Frequently Asked Questions

When do gas prices change in New Brunswick?

The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board adjusts fuel prices every Friday at 12:01 a.m.

How much did gas prices go up this week?

Regular gasoline increased by 1.5 cents per litre.

Did diesel prices increase or decrease?

Diesel prices decreased by 0.7 cents per litre.