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CP NewsAlert: Alberta to pause provincial gasoline tax as of Oct. 1

  • The Canadian Press

  • Canadian Press

  • September 22, 2026

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, right, walks past antique gas pumps to announce a new affordability measure in Calgary, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

CALGARY -- The Alberta government says it is axing the provincial tax on gasoline and diesel.

The reduction begins Oct. 1 and will last until the end of the year.

The tax is 13 cents a litre on gasoline and diesel.

More coming.