Committee to Examine Petroleum Pricing in Halifax

HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY--Committee to Examine Petroleum Pricing in Halifax

A select committee examining petroleum product pricing is holding two hearings in Halifax on Friday, July 16.

The meetings will be held at Province House, 1726 Hollis St., at 2 p.m., and again at 7 p.m.

The all-party committee of the Nova Scotia legislature was established to investigate the supply and pricing of fuels, including gasoline and home heating oil. The committee will seek input from consumers, producers, suppliers and operators, and will make recommendations to ensure reasonable product prices.

Nova Scotians interested in making a presentation at the meeting should call toll-free 1-888-388-6489 in advance. Messages can be left on this line.

Written submissions will also be accepted and should be filed with the committee no later than Friday, July 30. Submissions will be accepted by: -- Fax: 1-902-424-0513 -- Mail: c/o Legislative Committees Office, 3rd Floor, Dennis Building, 1740 Granville St., P.O. Box 2630, Station M, Halifax, N.S., B3J 3N5 -- E-mail: [email protected] .

Additional meetings will be held in Yarmouth, Bridgewater, Sydney and Truro. The committee is to complete a report on its findings by Aug. 31. Background information is available on the government website at www.gov.ns.ca . All meeting dates and locations will be advertised on local radio stations and in area newspapers.