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Interrupter Clause Used To Increase Diesel, Furnace Oil Prices

Diesel and furnace oil prices jumped overnight in New Brunswick — just one day after a major drop.

The New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board invoked its interrupter clause at midnight on Thursday night.

The new maximum price for diesel is more than $2.03 per litre, an increase of nearly 10 cents. Most local gas stations are selling it for a few cents less.

Furnace oil prices increased by a similar amount to a new maximum of over $1.82 per litre.

Gasoline and propane prices were not affected by the change. The maximum price for regular self-serve remains at $1.728 per litre.

On Wednesday night — when prices are usually reset for the week — diesel prices dropped by 16 cents while the price for furnace oil fell by almost 15 cents.

  • Brad Perry is an award-winning news anchor and reporter and a 2013 graduate of the NBCC journalism program. Based in New Brunswick, he is also the assistant national news director for Acadia Broadcasting. Contact Brad at perry.brad@radioabl.ca.

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