Latest use of the clause goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. WednesdayPublished Aug 04, 2026Last updated 5 hours ago1 minute readA driver fills up at a gas station on Dutch Village Road on Friday, March 28, 2025. Photo by Ryan Taplin /The Chronicle HeraldArticle contentThe Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB), which oversees the price of gas and diesel oil in the province, announced on Tuesday they’re again triggering their interrupter clause. 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 latest use of the clause goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday and will impact both gas and diesel.Article contentArticle contentThe board said in a press release that the change was necessary due to the significant shift in market prices. But it remains to be seen whether prices will rise or fall. Article contentThe price of oil has been chaotic for several months following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, which 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 invokes interrupter clause on gas and diesel
