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Gas, furnace oil, diesel all down March 6 in latest P.E.I. pricing adjustment

Jocelyne Lloyd | Posted: March 5, 2020, 4:40 p.m. | Updated: March 6, 2020, 12:05 a.m. | 1 Min Read
Gas stations in the west end haven’t made any major decreases in their gas prices to match the cheaper prices at Costco Wholesale in the Galway neighbourhood of St. John’s. One independent owner says his station tries to compete by offering other items and services.
The price of P.E.I. gas, furnace oil and diesel have each decreased by 1.5 cents per litre Friday, March 6, 2020.

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The price of gas, furnace oil and diesel have each decreased by 1.5 cents per litre in the overnight petroleum pricing adjustment announced by the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission.

Effective 12:01 a.m., Friday, March 6, pump prices will now range from 109.7 to 110.9 cpl for regular, unleaded gas at self-serve outlets. Diesel costs between 113.2 to 114.3 cpl and the maximum price for furnace oil is 85.6 cpl.

The commission’s next scheduled price adjustment is March 13.

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