Updates

Retail Gasoline Dealers Association (RGDA) is pleased to announce that the Nova Scotia Energy Board (NSEB) has approved interim relief to provide immediate support for independent fuel retailers facing increased operating costs and financial pressures across the province. On May 26, 2026, the NSEB issued both a Decision Letter and an Interim Order approving temporary…

Following RGDA’s submission to the Energy Board and the response received, we are now in a critical phase of this process. Additional industry data is required immediately to support our ongoing application and next steps. To ensure the full impact on fuel retailers is clearly understood, RGDA is collecting time-sensitive information directly from industry. This…

The Retail Gasoline Dealers Association (RGDA) has received a response from the Energy Board regarding its recent submission outlining the challenges facing fuel retailers. We appreciate the Board’s timely response and engagement on this issue. The response addresses key considerations raised by RGDA, including the operational and workforce impacts currently being experienced across the sector.…

The Retail Gasoline Dealers Association (RGDA) has submitted an urgent request to the Energy Board in response to escalating challenges impacting fuel retailers across the province. Retailers are facing growing operational pressures that affect business sustainability, staffing, and the ability to maintain consistent service levels. These pressures have broader implications for the communities that rely…

Understanding the Board’s Investigation Under the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations The Utility and Review Board (UARB) recently held a hearing as part of an investigation under the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulations. This hearing focused on whether the current wholesale margin for self-service and full-service gasoline and diesel is just and reasonable. What does this mean?In…