Fuel prices dive to start May

Wholesale prices down, says IRAC

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Caption: It is cheaper to fill your tank Monday on P.E.I. (Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press)

Fuel prices on P.E.I. are down across the board in the Island Regulatory and Appeal Commission's first of the month price review.
Gas prices saw the biggest drop.
  • Gasoline prices are down 4.8 cents per litre to a minimum of $1.068.
  • Heating oil prices fell 3.0 cents per litre to $0.754.
  • Diesel prices dropped 4.0 cents per litre $1.104.
Propane prices also dropped for all three Island retailers.
  • Down 3.7 cents per litre at Superior Propane $0.711.
  • Down 2.9 cents per litre at Irving to $0.709.
  • Down 1.5 cents per litre at Kenmac to $0.725.
Prices above are for bulk delivery.
IRAC said in a news release falling wholesale prices prompted the changes.
The next scheduled price review is May 15.