Maritimers can expect relief at the pump starting next week, as the consumer carbon price is scheduled to be removed on April 1.
This will result in double-digit reductions in both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
“It’ll make a big difference on me. Being a health-care provider working in the community, I have to drive a lot in the community,” said Jaideep Singh, who was filling up his vehicle on Friday.
“It’ll make a big difference on my budget as well.’
April 1 is also when Nova Scotia will see its harmonized sales tax cut by one per cent.
But gas price analyst Dan McTeague is warning drivers that the discount may be short-lived.
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