Docket P-6-1A
Order No. PW02-048IN THE MATTER of an application by Irving Oil Limited for an increase of 1.6 cents per litre in its propane pricing schedule and increases in its propane cylinder and tank rental charges.
BEFORE THE COMMISSION
On Monday, the 28th day of October, 2002
Maurice Rodgerson, Vice-Chair
James Carragher, Commissioner
Order
UPON receiving the application of Irving Oil Limited (“Irving”) for:
1. an increase of 1.6 cents per litre in all prices in its propane pricing schedule based on increased acquisition costs; and
2. increases in its propane cylinder and tank rental charges;
AND UPON reading the Declaration of Elaine Hebert, Pricing Representative for Irving, and supporting documentation filed herein on October 25, 2002;
AND UPON reading a letter dated October 8, 2002 from Kyle Logan, Pricing Representative for Irving, respecting the proposed increases in the propane cylinder and tank rental charges;
AND UPON it appearing to the Commission that the prices resulting from the proposed increase of 1.6 cents per litre in Irving's propane pricing schedule are just and reasonable;
AND UPON it further appearing to the Commission that the proposed increases in Irving's propane tank rental charges should be deferred pending further analyses;
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the Island Regulatory and Appeals Commission Act and the Petroleum Products Act,
IT IS ORDERED THAT
1. the propane prices charged by Irving Oil Limited, effective 12:01 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2002 be in accordance with Appendix "A" to this Order, and shall remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the Commission; and
2. the proposed increases in Irving's propane tank rental charges are deferred pending further analyses; and
3. 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 October, 2002.
BY THE COMMISSION:
Maurice Rodgerson, Vice-Chair
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: NOVEMBER 1, 2002
Cents Per Litre Carburation and Portable Cylinders
58.3 Bulk Propane Delivery Tier Annual Consumption in Litres -
1 0 to 499 litres 54.2 2 500 to 2,999 litres 49.9 3 3,000 to 9,999 litres 47.4 4 10,000 to 34,999 litres 45.7 5 35,000 to 59,999 litres 44.2 6 60,000 litres and higher 41.7 - Dispensing Units
48.2 - Propane Motive Fuel Taxes
Current motive fuel tax per litre
14.0 - Yearly Rental on Cylinders and Tanks 33 Lb. Portable Cylinder $36.00 ($3.00/Month) 100 Lb. Portable Cylinder $36.00
200 Lb. Fixed Cylinder $30.00 per installation 420 Lb. Fixed Cylinder $40.00 per installation 334 Gallon Fixed Tank $40.00 per installation 500 Gallon Fixed Tank $75.00 per installation 1,000 Gallon Fixed Tank $125.00 per installation 1,750 Gallon Fixed Tank $175.00 per installation 2,000 Gallon Fixed Tank $175.00 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
