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Carbon tax in effect

It’s April 1st and the carbon tax increase is now in effect.

According to the Utility and Review Board, self-serve regular gas is up 3.8 cents a litre to a minimum of $1.70 while diesel is up 4.6 to about $1.90 in Nova Scotia.

The federal fuel charge – or carbon tax – originally came into effect on July 1st, 2023, on proclamation of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act and is adjusted annually.


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    Kelli Rickard began her broadcasting career nearly 40 years ago and has worked at radio stations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Based in Halifax, she anchors morning newscasts and covers stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Kelli at rickardk@radioabl.ca.

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