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Docket P-6-1A
Order No. PW06-008

IN THE MATTER of an application by Irving Oil Limited for a decrease of 6.1 cents per litre in its propane pricing schedule.

BEFORE THE COMMISSION

On Tuesday, the 28th day of February, 2006.

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


Order


UPON receiving the application of Irving Oil Limited (“Irving”) for a decrease of 6.1 cents per litre in all prices in its propane pricing schedule based on decreased acquisition costs;

AND UPON reading the Declaration of Claudette Maxwell, Pricing Representative for Irving, and supporting documentation filed herein on February 27, 2006;

AND UPON it appearing to the Commission that the prices resulting from a decrease of 6.1 cents per litre in Irving's propane pricing schedule are just and reasonable;

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

IT IS ORDERED THAT

1.  the maximum propane prices charged by Irving Oil Limited, effective 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 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 28th day of February, 2006.

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"

IRVING OIL LIMITED

SCHEDULE OF PROPANE GAS RATES - METRIC

PROVINCE OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

EFFECTIVE:    MARCH 1, 2006
 

 

Cents Per Litre

Carburation and Portable Cylinders

68.7
Bulk Propane Delivery
Tier Annual Consumption in Litres

 

1 0 to 499 litres 64.6
2 500 to 2,999 litres 60.3
3 3,000 to 9,999 litres 57.8
4 10,000 to 34,999 litres 56.1
5 35,000 to 59,999 litres 54.6
6 60,000 litres and higher 52.1
 

Dispensing Units

58.6
 

Propane Motive Fuel Taxes

Current motive fuel tax per litre

17.0
 

Carburation Cylinders Handling Fee

33 Lb. Portable Cylinder $3.00 per cylinder
 
Yearly Rental on Cylinders and Tanks
100 Lb. Portable Cylinder

$ 36.00

200 Lb. Fixed Cylinder $ 30.00 per installation
420 Lb. Fixed Cylinder $ 48.00 per installation
334 Gallon Fixed Tank $ 48.00 per installation
500 Gallon Fixed Tank $ 90.00 per installation
1,000 Gallon Fixed Tank $150.00 per installation
1,750 Gallon Fixed Tank $210.00 per installation
2,000 Gallon Fixed Tank $210.00 per installation

 

Service Rates
Installation Charges
     All installations will be charged on the basis of time and materials used.
     Time will be figured on the inclusion of travel time and shop time where applicable.

 

     Service Labour Rates
     Commercial (1 Technician) $53.00 Per Hour
     Commercial (2 Technicians) $65.00 Per Hour
     Domestic (1 Technician) $45.00 Per Hour
     Domestic (2 Technicians) $60.00 Per Hour
Note: No mileage fee charged.