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Dockets P-1-1, P-6-1A, P-2-12A & P-6-2A
Order No. PW18-080
IN THE MATTER of prices charged by wholesaler licensees for petroleum products; and
IN THE MATTER of applications by Irving Energy Distribution and Marketing, Kenmac Energy Inc. and Superior Plus Inc. (dba Superior Propane) for changes in their propane pricing schedules.
BEFORE THE COMMISSION
on Friday, the 30th day of November, 2018
J. Scott MacKenzie, Q.C., Chair
M. Douglas Clow, Vice-Chair
John Broderick, Commissioner
Order
UPON reviewing and considering current international, national and regional market and related conditions;
AND UPON receiving the application of of Irving Energy Distribution and Marketing (“Irving”) on November 29, 2018 for no change in its propane pricing schedule based on wholesale costs, the application of Kenmac Energy Inc. ("Kenmac") on November 28, 2018 for no change in its propane pricing schedule based on wholesale costs, and the application of Superior Plus Inc. ("Superior") on November 29, 2018 for a decrease of 1.0 cent per litre in its propane pricing schedule based on decreased costs;
AND UPON it appearing to the Commission that:
1) A decrease in all gasoline prices in both the dealer and consumer schedules of 1.0 cent per litre (cpl);
2) A decrease in the diesel prices in both the dealer and consumer schedules of 1.4 cpl; and
3) A decrease in the furnace fuel and stove oil prices in the consumer schedule of 2.4 cpl;
will result in prices that are just and reasonable;
AND UPON it also appearing to the Commission that the prices resulting from no change in Irving’s propane schedule, no change in Kenmac’s propane schedule, and a decrease of 1.0 cent per litre in Superior’s propane 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
the prices contained in the attached Dealer Petroleum Prices Schedule shall be effective 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018;
the prices contained in the attached Posted Consumer Petroleum Prices Schedule shall be the maximum prices charged by the respective licensee, effective 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 1, 2018;
the attached dealer prices, with H.S.T. added, shall be indicated on all documents accompanying deliveries of these products;
effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, December 1, 2018, the maximum propane prices charged by Irving Energy Distribution and Marketing be in accordance with Appendix "A" to this Order, the maximum propane prices charged by Kenmac Energy Inc. be in accordance with Appendix "B" to this Order, and the maximum propane prices charged by Superior Plus Inc. be in accordance with Appendix "C" to this Order;
the propane prices approved herein shall appear on all invoices covering sales or deliveries of propane; and
the prices determined in this Order, with adjustments resulting from tax changes only, shall remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the Commission.
DATED at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, this 30th day of November, 2018.
BY THE COMMISSION:
J. Scott MacKenzie, Q.C., Chair
M. Douglas Clow, Vice-Chair
John Broderick, 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 Court of Appeal; 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 Court of Appeal upon a question of law or jurisdiction.
(2) The appeal shall be made by filing a notice of appeal in the Court of Appeal within twenty days after the decision or order appealed from and the rules of court respecting appeals apply with the necessary changes.
The information in this Order is confidential until the price changes take effect. Any unauthorized use or communication of this information by licensees or their employees, and in particular, any disclosure of the contents of this Order to the public, or to the media, prior to 12:01 a.m. on the date in which these price changes come into effect, is strictly prohibited, and may result in license suspension or monetary penalty.
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Click here to access the Posted Consumer Petroleum Prices Schedule
APPENDIX "A"
IRVING ENERGY DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2018
MAXIMUM (EX. TAX) PRICES
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
CATEGORY
CENTS PER LITRE Bulk Propane Delivery - Maximum Price
80.3
Dispensing Units
74.3 Carburation and Portable Cylinders
84.4 33 lb. Carburation Cylinders:
Handling Fee $3.00
Per Cylinder Rental Through CAT Rentals $4.00
Per Cylinder Rental Rates for Cylinders and Tanks: 100 lb. Portable Cylinder $ 36.00 Per Year 200 lb. Fixed Cylinder $ 30.00 Per Installation Per Year 420 lb. Fixed Cylinder $ 91.00 Per Installation Per Year 334 Gallon Fixed Tank $ 60.00 Per Installation Per Year 500 Gallon Fixed Tank $150.00 Per Installation Per Year 1,000 Gallon Fixed Tank $250.00 Per Installation Per Year 1,750 Gallon Fixed Tank $250.00 Per Installation Per Year 2,000 Gallon Fixed Tank $250.00 Per Installation Per Year
Service Rates: All installations will be charged on the basis of time and materials used. Cylinder and tank removal fees are not to exceed $75.00 per tank.
APPENDIX "B"
KENMAC ENERGY INC.
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2018
MAXIMUM (EX. TAX) PRICES
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
CATEGORY
CENTS PER LITRE Bulk Propane Delivery - Maximum Price
80.5
Dispensing Units
74.5 Carburation and Portable Cylinders
84.6 33 lb. Carburation Cylinders:
Handling Fee $3.00
Per Cylinder Rental Rates for Cylinders and Tanks: 33 lb. Portable Cylinder $3.60 Per Month 100 lb. Portable Cylinder $ 36.00 Per Month 200 lb. Fixed Cylinder $ 30.00 Per Installation Per Year 420 lb. Fixed Cylinder $ 79.00 Per Installation Per Year Additional $10.00 Per Year for Each Added Tank
334 Gallon Fixed Tank $ 110.00 Per Installation Per Year 500 Gallon Fixed Tank $110.00 Per Installation Per Year 1,000 Gallon Fixed Tank $250.00 Per Installation Per Year 1,750 Gallon Fixed Tank $250.00 Per Installation Per Year 2,000 Gallon Fixed Tank $250.00 Per Installation Per Year
Service Rates: All installations will be charged on the basis of time and materials used. Cylinder and tank removal fees are not to exceed $75.00 per tank.
APPENDIX "C"
SUPERIOR PLUS INC.
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2018
MAXIMUM (EX. TAX) PRICES
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
CATEGORY
CENTS PER LITRE Bulk Propane Delivery - Maximum Price
80.4
Dispensing Units
74.9 Rental Rates for Cylinders and Tanks: 33 lb. Cylinder $3.60 Per Month 100 lb. Cylinder $ 3.60 Per Month Residential Installations $ 79.00 Per Year for First Tank; Additional $10.00 Per Year for Each Added Tank
Commercial Installations $ 110.00 Per Year for First Tank; Additional $10.00 Per Year for Each Added Tank
Smart Tank Sensor $120.00 Additional Per Year
Service Rates: All installations will be charged on the basis of time and materials used. Cylinder and tank removal fees are not to exceed $75.00 per tank.