McNeil Calls for deregulation of gasosline pricing

Liberal leader Stephen McNeil

Liberal leader Stephen McNeil says addressing the tax-on-tax on gasoline is an easy way for the government to make gasoline cheaper for Nova Scotians. He says the Utility and Review Board's dismissal of the premier's second attempt to adjust gas regulation is further proof that deregulation of gasoline pricing in Nova Scotia is the only answer. McNeil says by attempting to tinker with regulation , the premier is admitting that our regulatory regime is failing Nova Scotians. He says regulation costs the people of the province millions of dollars each year, drives up prices and places increased costs on the shoulders of Nova Scotians and businesses. McNeil adds removing the tax-on-tax on gas would immediately reduce the price of gas by close to four cents per litre and bring some fairness back to the pumps."