Winter fuel blending begins for fuels

Gas has increased by 0.6 cents per litre. On the Island, diesel increased by up to 8.8 cents and in western Labrador, diesel increased by 5.9 cents.

Furnace oil heating fuel on the Island went up by 7.61 cents, while stove oil heating fuel in western Labrador increased by 4.29 cents and propane heating fuel increased by 0.8 cents.

These changes are based on the most recently available average market data for September 29 and 30. The Board’s next price adjustment is on Saturday.

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Newfoundland

The Public Utilities Board is beginning its annual transition to winter fuel blends for diesel and furnace oil as colder temperatures approach.

On the Island, the winter blend for diesel motor fuel and furnace oil heating fuel is being phased in throughout October.

The current transition moves the products from a blend based on 100 per cent ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD) toward a winter blend of 25 per cent ULSD and 75 per cent ultra-low sulphur kerosene (ULSK).

The first step in this year's transition means the maximum prices for both Island diesel and furnace oil are being calculated using a blend of 75 per cent ULSD and 25 per cent ULSK.

The seasonal change is made to help maintain fuel efficiency and ensure the fuel remains suitable for use in colder temperatures.

Western Labrador

A separate winter blending process is also beginning for diesel in Western Labrador, including Zone 13 and Zone 13a in Churchill Falls.

Diesel in the region is being transitioned from a blend of 75 per cent ULSK and 25 per cent ULSD toward 100 per cent ULSK over the course of several weeks.

The first step of the transition means maximum diesel prices in both zones are being calculated using an 80 per cent ULSK and 20 per cent ULSD blend.

The winter blending process will continue through October as the fuel formulations are gradually adjusted for colder seasonal conditions.