P.E.I. fuel prices take a big jump overnight

Gasoline price is up 4 cents per litre

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Caption: The cost of gasoline, furnace oil and diesel on P.E.I. all took a big jump overnight. (Jonathan Hayward/Canadian Press)

Fuel prices on Prince Edward Island have jumped again this week.
The price of gasoline increased 4 cents per litre overnight, increasing the minimum price for a litre of self-serve regular to $1.428.
The cost of heating oil and diesel rose as well.
The minimum price for self-serve diesel has climbed 7.4 cents to $1.51.
While furnace oil increased 7.4 cents to $1.17.
Propane prices are also up with the cost varying by retailer.
  • Irving: up 5.0 cents/litre
  • Kenmac: up 4.5 cents/litre
  • Superior: up 5.4 cents/litre
  • Parkland: up 4.5 cents/litre
  • Noonan: up 4.5 cents/litre
Gas stations and other fuel providers alter their prices each Friday as the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission releases its latest industry review.
Changes take effect one minute after midnight on Thursday.