Docket P-6-2A
Order No. PW05-039

IN THE MATTER of an application by Superior Propane Inc. for an increase of 2.2 cents per litre in its propane pricing schedule.

BEFORE THE COMMISSION

On Monday, the 31st day of October, 2005.

Maurice Rodgerson, Chair
Brian McKenna, Vice-Chair
Weston Rose, Commissioner
James Carragher, Commissioner  


Order


UPON the application of Superior Propane Inc. ("Superior") for an increase of 2.2 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 October 24, 2005;

AND UPON it appearing to the Commission that the prices resulting from an increase of 2.2 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 Tuesday, November 1, 2005, 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 31st day of October, 2005.

BY THE COMMISSION:

Maurice Rodgerson, Chair

Brian McKenna, Vice-Chair

Weston Rose, Commissioner

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:  NOVEMBER 1, 2005 - PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND REGION

Category

Cents Per Litre

Bulk Sales 

ADS (Automatic Delivery Service)

0-500 L -

79.0

501-1,200 L - 74.6
1,201-2,000 L - 68.0
Over 2,000 L - 66.6
 

Commercial

0-5,000 L - 73.4
5,001 - 15,000 L - 69.6
15,001 - 50,000 L - 65.1
Over 50,000 L - 60.1
 

Grain Drying

Under 50,000 litres per year

64.4

Over 50,000 litres per year

58.4
 

Carburation Lift Truck (Customer's Bulk Storage)

71.7
 

Agent Traditional

65.5
 

Auto Propane

 
     Retail 71.1
     Fleet 71.1
     Agent 71.1
   
Propane Motive Fuel Taxes  
    Current motive fuel tax per litre 17.0

   

Cylinders

Per Cylinder Price

Cents Per Litre

40 Lb. $30.94 86.9
33 Lb. 25.55 86.9
30 Lb. 23.20 86.9
25 Lb. 19.33 86.9
20 Lb. 17.19 96.6
10 Lb.

8.73

98.1
100 Lb. 71.29 80.1
100 Lb. (Delivered) 76.54 86.0
 
Commercial and Roofing
100 Lb. User $65.33 73.4
40 Lb. User 30.94 86.9
 
Propane Exchange Centres     Per Cylinder Price to Dealers
20 Lb. tank in date with QCC valve   $20.95
20 Lb. tank, expired with QCC valve   $20.95
20 Lb. tank, expired without QCC valve   $45.95
20 Lb. tank, damaged regardless of valve or date   $45.95
No tank, straight purchase   $45.95
   
Rental Charges for Cylinders and Tanks  
33 Lb. Cylinders   $3.60/Month
100 Lb. Cylinders   $3.60/Month
Residential Installations

$50.40/Installation/Year

Senior Citizens—Primary Residence, Home Heat Only No Charge
Commercial Installations $90.00/Installation/Year