Docket P-6-2A
Order No. PW03-035

IN THE MATTER an application by Superior Propane Inc. for an increase of 1.0 cents per litre in its propane pricing schedule.

BEFORE THE COMMISSION

On Monday, the 29th day of December, 2003.

Ginger Breedon, Chair
Maurice Rodgerson, Vice-Chair
James Carragher, Commissioner  


Order


UPON the application of Superior Propane Inc. ("Superior") for an increase of 1.0 cents per litre in all prices in its propane pricing schedule based on increased acquisition costs;

AND UPON reading the Declaration of Michael Doyle, Market Manager for Superior, and supporting documentation filed herein on December 29, 2003;

AND UPON it appearing to the Commission that the prices resulting from an increase of 1.0 cents per litre are just and reasonable;

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission Act and Petroleum Products Act,

IT IS ORDERED THAT

1.  the propane prices charged by Superior Propane Inc., effective 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2004, be in accordance with Appendix "A" to this Order, and shall remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the Commission; and

2.  the prices approved herein shall appear on all invoices covering sales or deliveries of propane.

DATED at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, this 29th day of December, 2003.

BY THE COMMISSION:

Ginger Breedon, Chair

Maurice Rodgerson, Vice-Chair

James Carragher, Commissioner


Notice:

Section 58 of the Petroleum Products Act reads as follows:

58.  Where any person has the status of a party or is an intervenor in any hearing before the Commission, he is entitled

(a)  to appeal the decision of the Commission to the Appeal Division; and
(b)  to participate as a party in the hearing of an appeal.

and an appeal shall be on a question of law or jurisdiction only and be governed by section 13 of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission Act.

Sections 13.1 (1) and (2) of the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission Act provide as follows:

13.(1)  An appeal lies from a decision or order of the Commission to the Appeal Division of the Supreme Court upon a question of law or jurisdiction.

(2)  The appeal shall be made by filing a notice of appeal in the Supreme Court within twenty days after the decision or order appealed from and the Civil Procedure Rules respecting appeals apply with the necessary changes.


APPENDIX "A"

SUPERIOR PROPANE INC.

EFFECTIVE:  JANUARY 1, 2004 - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND REGION

Category

Cents Per Litre

Bulk Sales

 

ADS (Automatic Delivery Service)

0-500 L -

61.6

501-1,200 L - 57.2
1,201-2,000 L - 50.6
Over 2,000 L - 49.2
     
 

Commercial

0-5,000 L - 56.0
5,001 - 15,000 L - 52.2
15,001 - 50,000 L - 47.7
Over 50,000 L - 42.7
   

Grain Drying

 

Under 50,000 litres per year

47.0

Over 50,000 litres per year

41.0
   

Carburation Lift Truck (Customer's Bulk Storage)

54.3
   

Agent Traditional

48.1
   

Auto Propane

 
     Retail 53.7
     Fleet 53.7
     Agent 53.6
 
Cylinders

Per Cylinder Price

Cents Per Litre

40 Lb. $24.74 69.5
33 Lb. 20.43 69.5
30 Lb. 18.56 69.5
25 Lb. 15.46 69.5
20 Lb. 14.10 79.2
10 Lb.

 7.18

80.7
100 Lb. 55.80 62.7
100 Lb. (Delivered) 61.05 68.6

 

 

 
Commercial and Roofing

 

 
100 Lb. User $49.84 56.0
40 Lb. User 24.74 69.5
     
Rental Charges for Cylinders and Tanks    
33 Lb. Cylinders   $3.00/Month
100 Lb. Cylinders   $3.00/Month
Residential Installations

$42.00/Installation/Year

Senior Citizens—Primary Residence, Home Heat Only No Charge
Commercial Installations $75.00/Installation/Year