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Federal Fuel Charge

The Federal Fuel Charge, mandated under the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act goes into effect July 1^st, 2019. You will notice this additional federal fuel charge on your statements and invoices. The federal fuel charge will vary by the petroleum product you purchase.

Certain users of some industries may be exempt from federal fuel charges on specific fuels. Please refer to the questions and answers below to find additional information and links to exemption forms.

When do the new rates come into effect?

July 1, 2019

Will the federal fuel charge be itemized on statements and invoices?

Yes. It will appear as an itemized ‘Federal Fuel’ charge on your statements and invoices.

For cardlock accounts, it will appear as an itemized ‘Carbon’ charge on your statements and invoices.

What are the federal fuel charges? Do they vary by product?

Please see table below:

Type	July 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020
Gasoline (clear & marked)	$0.0442 per litre
Heavy fuel oil (Bunker Fuel)	$0.0637 per litre
Light fuel oil (Furnace Oil) (Diesel – clear & marked)	$0.0537 per litre
Propane	$0.0310 per litre

For a detailed list of fuel charges by product, please see here

Are certain customers exempt from the federal fuel charge?

Yes, certain categories of customers are exempt from paying the federal fuel charge.

Exempted categories:

Farmer for gasoline, light fuel oil
Fisher for gasoline, light fuel oil
Registered Distributor
Registered Air carrier
Registered Rail carrier
Registered Road carrier
Remote power plant operator that generates electricity for remote communities for light fuel oil
Partial exemption at 80% for Propane supplied to Greenhouse operator

Where can customers obtain their exemption forms?

Eligible customers can download their exemption forms here:

Farmers: Form L402, Fuel Charge Exemption Certificate for Farmers
Fishers: Form L403, Fuel Charge Exemption Certificate for Fishers
Greenhouse Operator: Form L404, Fuel Charge Exemption Certificate for Greenhouse Operators
Remote Power Plant Operator: Form L405, Fuel Charge Exemption Certificate for Remote Power Plant Operators
Air, Marine, Rail or other Registered users: Form L401, Fuel Charge Exemption Certificate

More information on exemption forms.

Can an exempted customer use their exemption certificate for cardlocks?

Yes, as of the federal budget released on March 19^th, farmers are eligible to use the exemption form L402 for qualifying purchases at a cardlock.

Does the customer need to provide their local branch with an exemption certificate?

Yes. We must have a copy of the exemption certificate on your account.

Do exemption certificates expire?

No. Exemption certificates do not expire.

If I provide you with my exemption certificate later, can I get a credit for any federal fuel charges paid after July 1^st, 2019?

No. Unfortunately, we require your exemption certificate at time of sale. We will not be able to issue a credit for any federal fuel charges prior to receiving your exemption certificate.

How are the fuel charges determined?

The rates reflect a carbon pollution price of $20 per tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) in 2019, rising by $10 per tonne annually to $50 per tonne in 2022. The rates are based on global warming potential factors and emission factors used by Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Where can I get more information on federal fuel charges?

Please visit here.