In the Halifax region, the minimum pump price is currently 173.4 cents per litre. That’s compared to 180.4 previously.
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In Cape Breton, where gas is most expensive, the minimum price is now 175.4 cents per litre.
The price of diesel oil was not affected by the interrupter.
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The interrupter clause is a mechanism that allows the board to adjust gas prices in response to market fluctuations outside of the weekly price change, which typically takes place on Fridays.
The change in price must be by at least six cents in order for the interrupter clause to be invoked.
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