Canada’s fuel charge removed April 1: what you should know
On March 14, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a prime ministerial directive instructing Canada’s fuel charge be removed. This directive will come into play as of April 1, 2025.
So what does this mean for AMTA members?
1. No more fuel charge
As of April 1, 2025, the fuel charge rate is set to zero. That means you won’t be charged extra on fuel anymore in Alberta and other affected provinces. This applies to all fuel types, including diesel, gasoline, and propane.
2. If you were registered for the fuel charge – what now?
If you were already registered as a fuel charge payer (like a distributor, importer, or carrier), you don’t have to report or pay after March 31, 2025. However, any outstanding fuel charge reports or payments from before that date still need to be filed.
3. What if you never registered?
Right now, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) hasn’t given clear guidance on how this will be handled. However, as of April 1, 2025, non-registrants won’t have to report or pay the fuel charge moving forward. That said, if you owe anything from before April 1, 2025, you’ll still need to settle that. AMTA will reach out to members with more information once released.
4. Exemption certificates
If you were using an exemption certificate to avoid paying the fuel charge at the point of sale, these are no longer in effect after April 1, 2025.
5. Fuel charge accounts will be closed automatically
If you had a fuel charge account, it will be automatically cancelled on November 1, 2025. This will be handled by the CRA.
What’s Next?
For now, make sure all outstanding fuel charge reports and payments from before April 1, 2025, are taken care of. If you were never registered but think you should have been, keep an eye out for the CRA’s final decision on how to handle it.
We’re staying in touch with the CRA and will update you as soon as we get clear answers. Stay tuned, and if you have any concerns, reach out to AMTA at membership@amta.ca.
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AMTA would like to sincerely thank everyone at Ryan Tax for their support and expertise in preparing this bulletin.
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