It remains to be seen whether prices will rise or fallPublished Aug 11, 2026Last updated 1 hour ago1 minute readThe Nova Scotia Energy Board is again triggering its interrupter clause, with the latest use going into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday. Photo by Tim Krochak /The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentThe Nova Scotia Energy Board is again triggering its interrupter clause, with the latest use going into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe board, which oversees the price of gas and diesel oil in the province, said in a news release Tuesday afternoon that both gas and diesel prices will be affected, but it remains to be seen whether prices will rise or fall. Article contentArticle contentThe change, said the board, was necessary due to a significant shift in market prices. Article contentThe price of oil has been chaotic for several months following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran that began in February and closed the Strait of Hormuz, which had been a passage for roughly 20 per cent of the world’s crude oil. Article contentThe federal government’s tax on gas and diesel will continue to be suspended until Sept. 7.Article contentArticle content
Nova Scotia Energy Board again invokes interrupter clause on gas and diesel
