NLIS 6
October 10, 2001
(Government Services and Lands)
The following is being distributed at the request of the Petroleum Products Pricing Commission:
The Petroleum Products Pricing Commission is today releasing a list of the pricing zones governing the retail sale of gasoline, diesel and propane products in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. In preparing for the implementation of regulated petroleum pricing on October 15, 2001, the description of the various zones will inform the public of the boundaries of each zone. These pricing zones are necessary in order to recognize the variant costs associated with providing supplies of petroleum products to all regions of the province.
Research has revealed that transportation costs associated with the provision of supply of petroleum products is significant in Newfoundland and Labrador, along with other factors that must be considered in setting fair prices. These other factors include capital investment in buildings and equipment, volumes of sales, storage and distribution costs, consideration related to delivery in isolated communities and areas, as well as a fair return to both the company and the retailer, and a fair price to the consumer.
After careful consideration of these variant costs, the Petroleum Products Pricing Commission has divided the province into fourteen primary, interim zones that are effective immediately. The general public, as well as the companies and retailers, will have an opportunity through a comprehensive round of public consultations in 2002, to influence the design of these zones prior to adoption of the final, established boundaries. Until such time as changes are made, the following zones are in effect:
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Zone 1
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Avalon Peninsula
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Zone 2
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Burin Peninsula/ Bonavista Peninsula/ Bonavista Bay
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Zone 3
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Central Newfoundland/ Notre Dame Bay East/ Fogo
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Zone 4
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Connaigre Peninsula
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Sub Zone of Zone 4
Gaultois to Francois/ English Harbour East |
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Zone 5
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Springdale-Green Bay/ Triton/ Baie Verte Peninsula
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Zone 6
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Deer Lake/ Corner Brook/ Bay of Islands
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Zone 7
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Stephenville/ Port au Port/ Codroy Valley/ Channel Port aux Basques
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Sub Zone of Zone 7
Ramea to Grey River |
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Zone 8
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Northern Peninsula � Gros Morne National Park to Bellburns
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Zone 9
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Northern Peninsula to Englee and St. Anthony
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Zone 10
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Labrador � The Straits to Mary's Harbour
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Sub Zone of Zone 10
Red Bay to Mary's Harbour |
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Zone 11
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Coastal Labrador South
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Zone 12
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Central Labrador
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Zone 13
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Western Labrador
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Sub Zone of Zone 13
Churchill Falls |
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Zone 14
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Northern Labrador
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Zone 1 � Avalon Peninsula
West along the Trans-Canada Highway to the intersection with Little Harbour. Included are all routes established on the Avalon Peninsula, north and south of the Trans-Canada Highway and all communities and service areas contained therein, including Little
Harbour.
Zone 2 � Burin Peninsula/ Bonavista Peninsula/ Bonavista Bay
Trans-Canada Highway from Little Harbour to boundary of Terra Nova National Park, including all communities along the highway, all of Route 210 (Burin Peninsula Highway), and all routes established on the Burin Peninsula, including all communities and service areas. All points west on the TCH to
Clarenville, all of the Clarenville-Bonavista Bay area, including all of the Bonavista Peninsula through to Port Blandford and the eastern boundary of Terra Nova National Park.
Zone 3 � Central Newfoundland/ Notre Dame Bay East/ Fogo
All points along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Terra Nova National Park from Port Blandford intersection through to Gullbridge access west of Badger. Included are all communities of the Gander Bay Loop from Gambo around to Gander, and all communities established along the Trans-Canada Highway. Also included are all communities located on all routes established in Notre Dame Bay East from Lewisporte to
Twillingate, and all of Fogo Island; all communities west, including the Exploits Valley from Buchans to Leading Tickles and Fortune
Harbour.
Zone 4 � Connaigre Peninsula
All communities along Route 360, through to Harbour Breton in the south, including all communities along Route 361 through to St. Alban's, Route 364 to Seal Cove, Fortune Bay, and Routes 362 and 363 to English Harbour West, Belleoram and to Coomb's Cove. All communities and service areas contained therein.
Sub Zone of Zone 4 - Gaultois to Francois/ English Harbour East
Includes the south coast serviced by marine service from Hermitage to Gaultois and all points south west by marine service to Francois, and marine service east to English Harbour East.
Zone 5 � Springdale � Green Bay/ Triton/ Baie Verte Peninsula
All points along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Gullbridge access to Sandy Lake, including Jackson's Arm (route 420) and Hampden Junction (Route 421). Included are all communities in Springdale and the Green Bay area, and Route 380 to Triton, as well as all communities on the Baie Verte Peninsula.
Zone 6 � Deer Lake/ Corner Brook/ Bay of Islands
All points along the Trans-Canada Highway, from Sandy Lake west to the intersection with Gallants, including Howley, Deer Lake and Route 430 to Wiltondale, to Gros Morne National Park boundary. All of the city of Corner Brook�Bay of Islands region, through to Lark Harbour and Cox's Cove, and all communities and service areas in the region.
Zone 7 � Stephenville/ Port au Port/ Codroy Valley/ Channel Port aux Basques.
All points along the Trans-Canada Highway west of Gallants intersection to Port aux Basques, including Stephenville, Port au Port Peninsula, all communities in St. George's Bay, Codroy Valley, and along the southwest coast to Rose Blanche/Harbour LeCou, including Burgeo.
Sub Zone of Zone 7 � Ramea to Grey River
The island of Ramea and along the coast to Grey River, serviced by marine transport are designated as a sub-zone of Zone 7.
Zone 8 � Northern Peninsula � Gros Morne National Park to Bellburns
Route 430 from Wiltondale north to Batteau Cove, including all communities within Gros Morne National Park to Norris Point, and then along the coast north to Bellburns.
Zone 9 � Northern Peninsula to Englee and St. Anthony
Remainder of the Northern Peninsula, from River of Ponds north to St. Anthony along Route 430, including all communities and service areas therein, and along Route 432 to Roddickton and Englee.
Zone 10 � Labrador � The Straits to Mary's Harbour
From the Quebec-Labrador border west of L'Anse-au-Clair to Red Bay, and all points on Route 510 therein.
Sub-Zone of Zone 10 � Red Bay to Mary's Harbour
Mary's Harbour is to be a Sub-Zone of Zone 10 as well additional communities connected as the new Labrador Coast road progresses north.
Zone 11 � Coastal Labrador South
All communities along the coast of Labrador South of Groswater Bay which are now serviced via marine tanker.
Zone 12 � Central Labrador
Central Labrador including Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Mud Lake and North West River and Sheshatshiu.
Zone 13 � Western Labrador
Western Labrador including Labrador City / Wabush .
Sub Zone of Zone 13 � Churchill Falls
Churchill Falls.
Zone 14 � Northern Labrador
All Northern Labrador coastal communities including Rigolet and all those North of Groswater Bay to Nain which are currently serviced by marine tanker.
Media contact: George Saunders (709) 489-8877.
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