P.E.I. gas prices up, heating oil down

The price of gas is up on P.E.I. Tuesday morning, but the regular first of the month price adjustment by the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission has lowered the price of heating oil.

• Gas prices are upone cent per litre to a minimum of $0.996/litre.
• Heating oil prices are down two cents per litre to $0.797/litre.
• Diesel prices are down three cents per litre to a minimum of $1.1001.

Propane prices are down for two out of three sellers.

• Superior Propane prices drop 0.4 cents/litre to $0.695/litre for bulk delivery.
• Irving prices drop one cent/litre to $0.692/litre for bulk delivery.

Kenmac prices are unchanged at$0.692/litre for bulk delivery..

IRAC reports the wholesale price of gasoline is up recently, but wholesale prices of furnace oil and diesel have moderated, promptingthe retail price changes.

The next scheduled price adjustment is Dec. 15.