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

Fuel prices on Prince Edward Island have jumped again this week.

The price of gasoline increased 4cents 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 priceseach Friday as the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission releases its latest industry review.

Changes take effect one minute after midnight on Thursday.