NLIS 2 July 4, 2006 (Government Services) The
following is being distributed at the request of the Public Utilities
Board�s Petroleum Pricing Office (PPO): GST
reduction reflected in maximum automotive prices Effective
The
federal government announced in its budget presentation Consequently,
the maximum prices of gasoline and automotive diesel will be lowered by
1.0 to 1.2 cents per litre (cpl) � depending on the HST rounding
effect. The new maximum prices are based on removing the 15 per cent HST
calculation and then reapplying the new HST amount of 14 per cent.
Please refer to the pricing table related to this announcement to see
how these changes apply to your respective pricing zone. NOTE TO EDITORS: 1. Automobile Fuels � Maximum Retail Pump Prices � Effective July 1, 2006 Media
contact: Michelle Hicks, Communications. Tel: 1-866-489-8800 or (709)
489-8837. 2006
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