With the price of gas expected to jump by about 4.5 cents per litre, gas stations across Nova Scotia were busy Thursday.

In Pictou County, gas stations saw a steady flow of traffic for much of the day, as motorists tried to get a cheaper price on gas before the predicted jump at midnight.

Frustrated motorists, like Donnie Best, are looking for any way to save a few dollars.

"I've been driving less, yes. I don't do the long trips as much as I used to, just to cut it back somewhat," Best said.

Still, most weeks he spends around $90 in fuel. He said he's not happy about rising prices.

"I believe it's just all greed. There's no need of it."

Some drivers, like Craig Clarke, aren't too concerned by the increase saying they're used to the high price of gas.

"That's just the nature of the beast," said Clarke. "If you buy it, you got to expect that, that will be the case."

Saving 4.5 cents per litre may not seem like a lot, especially when it costs upwards of $80 or $90 to fill larger vehicles. But, the jump would cost three dollars more after midnight to fill those same tanks, enough for a morning coffee and a muffin.

At the Caribou Ferry Terminal in Pictou, N.S., many motorists have a different way to beat the pumps. They'll sail their way to a better deal on the other side as gas on P.E.I. Thursday was almost 10 cents cheaper.

"Anytime I leave the island, I'll fill up before I go," said John Walsh. "Hopefully that will last me until I get home."

Motorist Paul Switzer has the same idea.

"I have three-quarters of a tank now," said Switzer, "So we'll tour around P.E.I., and we'll probably gas up before we come back."