Gas prices in Calgary experienced a significant decline overnight as the federal government eliminated the consumer carbon tax.

At various gas stations throughout Calgary, prices dropped below $1.40 per litre, including a Petro Canada location in Seton, following the implementation of the federal government's decision to abolish the consumer carbon tax on April 2, 2025. This reduction is a welcome development for many drivers in Calgary, who found prices as low as $1.40 per litre at several stations, with some even lower.

This price adjustment is attributed to the removal of the nearly 18-cent per litre federal consumer carbon tax, which took effect at midnight.

On Monday, gas prices in Calgary were around 158.9 cents per litre.

By Tuesday, some stations reported prices as low as 137.4 and 139.4 cents per litre, while others were approximately 141.9 cents per litre.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, who took office earlier this month, prioritized the elimination of the consumer carbon tax as one of his initial actions, coinciding with an upcoming election.

The federal Conservative Party has long advocated for the removal of the carbon levy, arguing that it imposes a financial strain on Canadians.

Initially set at $20 per tonne in 2019, the levy had been increasing annually and was previously established at $80 per tonne before its recent repeal.

Although the carbon tax has been removed from fuel prices, Canadians will still receive the final Canada carbon rebate. The last payment will be issued on April 22nd for those who have submitted their 2024 tax returns by Wednesday. For individuals filing after this date, the rebate will be processed once their returns are evaluated.
Edited by Bosman.
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