Achi news desk-
Motorists in the three Maritime states are paying more for gas and diesel following an increase in the carbon tax on fuel.
Nova Scotia
The price of regular self-serve gasoline in the Halifax area increased by 3.8 cents overnight. The new minimum price is now 170.1 cents per litre.
Motorists in Cape Breton now pay a minimum price of 172.0 cents per liter for regular self-serve gasoline.
The price of diesel increased by 4.6 cents, bringing the new minimum price to 189.9 cents per litre.
The lowest price for diesel is now 191.9 cents per liter in Cape Breton.
Prince Edward Island
The price of regular self-serve gasoline on PEI increased by 3.8 cents overnight. The new minimum price is now 169.5 cents per litre.
Diesel prices increased by 4.6 cents per litre. The new minimum price is 191.9 cents per litre.
New Brunswick
The price of regular self-serve gasoline for New Brunswick motorists increased by 3.8 cents overnight. The highest price now is 175.5 cents per litre.
The price of diesel increased by 4.6 cents per litre, bringing the highest price to 191.4 cents per litre.
