Drivers across the Maritimes are seeing lower prices at the pumps this week, with fuel costs dropping in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island as of Thursday, June 19, 2026.
Price Reductions Across the Region
In Nova Scotia, the price of regular self-serve gasoline fell by 3.2 cents per litre, bringing the minimum price to 149.9 cents per litre in Halifax. Diesel also decreased by 2.8 cents per litre, now sitting at 155.6 cents per litre.
New Brunswick saw similar declines, with regular gasoline dropping 3.5 cents to 148.7 cents per litre in Fredericton. Diesel fell by 3.0 cents to 154.9 cents per litre.
Prince Edward Island experienced the steepest drop, with regular gasoline down 4.1 cents to 150.3 cents per litre in Charlottetown. Diesel decreased by 3.3 cents to 156.2 cents per litre.
Factors Behind the Decline
The price decreases are attributed to a combination of lower global crude oil prices and increased refinery output in the region. Analysts note that seasonal demand shifts and stable supply chains have contributed to the downward trend.
Motorists are advised to fill up now, as prices may fluctuate in the coming weeks depending on global market conditions and local taxes.
