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Is there still a carbon tax on Alberta gas bills?

Federal fuel charge rates are now zero. Older bills and older web pages may still show the charge.

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Key facts

  • Federal fuel charge: The Government of Canada set all federal fuel charge rates to zero from 1 April 2025, under regulations made on 15 March 2025.

    from 1 April 2025

    Federal fuel charge rates, including natural gas in Alberta.

    Source: Canada Revenue Agency: Fuel charge rates
  • Utilities Consumer Advocate mediation: When you have already tried to settle a problem with your utility company, the Utilities Consumer Advocate can investigate and try to resolve it through mediation.

    read 5 October 2026

    Alberta households.

    Source: Government of Alberta: Explore gas and electricity options

The federal fuel charge rates are now zero. This answer concerns the federal fuel charge.

What changed?

The Government of Canada set all federal fuel charge rates to zero from 1 April 2025, under regulations made on 15 March 2025. (from 1 April 2025) [source]

Why do older pages and bills show a charge?

An older page may describe the rules before the change. An old bill may include the charge for that earlier period. Check the dates before comparing it with a recent bill.

What if I cannot explain a line on my bill?

Ask your retailer what the line covers and which billing period it belongs to. Keep its explanation with the bill.

When you have already tried to settle a problem with your utility company, the Utilities Consumer Advocate can investigate and try to resolve it through mediation. (read 5 October 2026) [source]

Our guide to reading your gas bill explains the lines on a bill today.

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Questions people ask

Is there still a federal carbon charge on Alberta natural gas?

Federal fuel charge rates are now zero. The dated fact in this guide explains when that change took effect.

Why does an old gas bill show a carbon charge?

Older bills may show the charge from an earlier period. Ask your retailer which period the line covers.

Does a zero federal fuel charge remove delivery fees?

No. The federal fuel charge is a separate line. Read the gas bill guide to understand the other charges.

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