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Price jumps at the pumps.

As of January 10, 2025, the New Brunswick Energy & Utilities Board has set the following maximum prices for petroleum products:

  • Regular Gasoline (Self-serve): 163.5 cents per litre
  • Regular Gasoline (Full-serve): 167.0 cents per litre
  • Mid-grade Gasoline (Self-serve): 168.2 cents per litre
  • Mid-grade Gasoline (Full-serve): 171.6 cents per litre
  • Premium Gasoline (Self-serve): 172.8 cents per litre
  • Premium Gasoline (Full-serve): 176.3 cents per litre
  • Ultra-low Sulphur Diesel (Self-serve): 187.4 cents per litre
  • Ultra-low Sulphur Diesel (Full-serve): 190.9 cents per litre
  • Furnace Oil: 154.7 cents per litre
  • Propane: 124.1 cents per litre
New Brunswick Energy & Utilities Board

These prices include Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) and are subject to change based on market conditions.

In Saint John, New Brunswick, recent data indicates that gasoline prices are approximately 6.16 Canadian dollars per gallon.

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Additionally, predictions for January 10, 2025, suggest the following prices:

  • Regular Gasoline: 162.9 cents per litre
  • Premium Gasoline: 173.9 cents per litre
  • Diesel: 185.8 cents per litre
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Please note that actual prices at individual gas stations may vary. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it’s advisable to check with local fuel retailers or consult the New Brunswick Energy & Utilities Board’s official website.

Fun Holidays

Static Electricity Day

Static Electricity Day is celebrated annually on January 9th, a fun and quirky observance dedicated to exploring and appreciating the science behind static electricity. While it’s not a widely recognized holiday, it’s a great opportunity to learn about the phenomenon of static charge, engage in experiments, or simply have fun rubbing balloons on your hair to make it stand up!

Fun Ideas to Celebrate:

  1. Experiment with Static Electricity:
    • Use a balloon to see how it can stick to walls or attract small pieces of paper.
    • Rub a comb through your hair and see how it attracts tissue or threads.
  2. Learn the Science:
    • Dive into the physics behind static electricity, including concepts like electron transfer, insulators, and conductors.
    • Watch videos or conduct simple at-home experiments to make learning engaging.
  3. Share the Fun:
    • Challenge friends or kids to make their hair stand up with static electricity.
    • Post your experiments or fun facts on social media with hashtags like #StaticElectricityDay.
  4. STEM Focus:
    • Teachers and parents can use this day as an opportunity to introduce kids to STEM topics through fun, hands-on activities related to electricity.
  5. Appreciate Its Everyday Applications:
    • Explore how static electricity is used in real-world technologies like photocopiers, air purifiers, or even in controlling pollution through electrostatic precipitators.
Fun Holidays

Earth’s Rotation Day

Earth’s Rotation Day is celebrated annually on January 8th to commemorate the work of the French physicist Léon Foucault, who in 1851 demonstrated that the Earth rotates on its axis.

Foucault’s experiment used a simple yet ingenious device now known as the Foucault pendulum. By suspending a pendulum and observing its motion over time, he provided direct, observable evidence of Earth’s rotation—a groundbreaking discovery in physics and astronomy.

Key Points about Earth’s Rotation Day:

  • Purpose: To appreciate the Earth’s rotation, its role in shaping life, and its importance in scientific history.
  • Fun Fact: Earth’s rotation is gradually slowing down due to tidal forces caused by the Moon. This means days are slowly getting longer, at a rate of about 1.8 milliseconds per century.
  • Celebration Ideas:
    • Learn about Foucault’s pendulum or visit a science museum where one is displayed.
    • Engage in astronomy activities to observe celestial motion.
    • Share fun facts about Earth’s rotation with friends.

The day is a great reminder of how our planet’s movement shapes time, weather, and the environment!