N.S. optimistic gas prices could drop after Friday spike [Video]

Gas stations across Halifax were quieter than usual after a price hike of nearly 10 cents for gasoline hit the province on Friday.

Thursday night was a different story, as drivers raced to fill up before the increase at midnight. Lineups of cars could be seen spilling on the streets near some gas stations.

The increase was a big hit to drivers Friday.

“Well, what’d it go up? Eight cents? So, that’s four bucks for half a tank, so that’s eight bucks a tank, so that’s closing in on $20 a week. Do the math,” said driver Ash Stapleton, who has to fill up at least twice a week.

In Halifax, the minimum price of regular self-serve gasoline is now 185.0 cents per litre.

Diesel dropped by a few cents, and the minimum is now around 186.0 cents per litre.

Many people are keeping a close eye on prices as they edge towards 200.0 cents per litre, but an …