Experts in New Brunswick are warning residents about the potential economic impact of rising gas prices as the conflict between the United States and Israel with Iran continues. Gas prices in New Brunswick rose 4.1 per cent during March 2024 and March 2025 saw a 1.7 per cent increase. He said the current increase in New Brunswick gas prices is not normal and an opportunity for "price gouging." gas prices | Duration 3:41 U.S. and Israel-Iran war is expected to have an economic impact on all industries in the province. “If it's the settlement where there is some resolution to the conflict, then I think our Canadian economy and the New Brunswick economy will bounce back to where it was before.”Do you have questions about how gas prices affect your day-to-day costs?

Source: CBC News March 18, 2026 18:03 UTC