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EDMONTON, AB: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released a report that shows what current gas prices would cost Alberta drivers with a $170 per tonne carbon tax and the federal government’s planned second carbon tax.
“Alberta drivers are feeling the pain at the pumps and the federal government’s carbon tax hikes will inflate the already big tax bill,” said Kevin Lacey, Alberta Director with the CTF. “These sky-high gas prices should be a wakeup call for politicians to prioritize relief at the pumps.”
The federal government plans to increase its carbon tax from $40 per tonne today to $170 per tonne in 2030. That would translate to the current 9 cent per litre carbon tax rising to nearly 40 cents per litre.
The federal government is planning on imposing a second carbon tax through fuel regulations, which could increase the price of gas by up to 11 cents per litre.
The CTF report shows what current fuel prices would be with a $170 per tonne carbon tax and proposed fuel regulations. The report assumes that drivers in all provinces will be required to pay a $170 per tonne carbon tax and second carbon tax. The table below highlights the costs for Calgary drivers:
| Current gas price/L (Oct. 25) | $1.42 |
| Gas price/L ($170 per tonne carbon tax + second carbon tax) | $1.84 |
| Total cost to fuel up sedan (including $170 per tonne carbon tax + second carbon tax) | $102.88 |
| Total cost to fuel up minivan (including $170 per tonne carbon tax + second carbon tax) | $139.62
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| Total cost to fuel up pick-up truck (including $170 per tonne carbon tax + second carbon tax) | 180.04 
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“Taxes already cost Canadians big time at the pumps and that tax bill will only grow with carbon tax hikes,” said Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director with the CTF. “Politicians looking to improve affordability must provide tax relief at the pumps and that starts with scrapping the carbon tax.”
You can find the CTF’s report here.
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For more information and interviews contact:
Kevin Lacey Alberta Director
Call: 780-722-1749
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @kevinlaceyctf
The CTF is Canada’s leading non-partisan citizens’ advocacy group fighting for lower taxes, less waste and accountable government. Founded in 1990, the CTF has more than 235,000 supporters and seven offices across Canada.
The CTF is funded by free-will contributions that do not get tax receipts.
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