Provincial gas tax will be removed Oct. 1, government announces

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal News Provincial gas tax will be removed Oct. 1, government announces Author of the article: By Hiren Mansukhani, Darlene Casten Published Sep 22, 2026 1 minute read Join the conversation Alberta Director Kris Sims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation highlights the CTF's 28th annual Gas Tax Honesty Report to show the true cost of gasoline taxes in Calgary on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. DARREN MAKOWICHUK/ Postmedia Article content Fuel taxes applied by the Alberta government will be removed in just over a week, a move they say will save drivers 13 cents a litre for gas. Article content They are making the move to help Albertans cope with the increasing cost at the pump, a press release put out Sept. 22 said. Article content Article content “With global uncertainty and prices rising, we are ensuring Albertans have the support they need to address the higher costs of everyday essentials,” Jason Nixon, president of the Treasury Board and Minister of Finance said in the statement. “It’s relief we’re able to provide thanks to our strong fiscal position, helping us make life more affordable.” Article content Article content The announcement comes ahead of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith talking to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce this afternoon. Article content Noon News Roundup Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content Chamber president Deborah Yedlin said removing the tax will help individuals and businesses. Article content “With businesses facing rising costs and renewed pressure from U.S. tariffs, suspending Alberta’s fuel tax provides welcome relief,” Yedlin said. “Lower fuel costs will help businesses and consumers manage expenses and remain competitive in an increasingly uncertain environment.” Article content The press release does not say how much revenue the government will lose while the fuel tax is suspended. Article content Businesses will be monitored for price gouging and can be fined up to $300,000 and can be sentenced a maximum of two years in jail. Article content Article content Catch up with the day’s headlines, curated by our editors and delivered to your email inbox at lunchtime on every business…