C/M 2026 Meter Rates Vs 2025

 

C/M 2026 Meter Rates Vs 2025

Automotive. Road Legal Motion Rates 2026

GET OFF OIL - GAS RELIANCE!

NOT METERED UNLESS FORCED BY GOVERNMENT 

Metering 

R&D fee. Miniscule replacing fuel fee

Taxation. Equal to Alberta or equivlant Gasoline - Deisel fiel fees 

"Rates competing with grid electrical power"

Tier 1 

Under $15 on 400 km (light vehicles)

R&D fee 2-5 cents per litre equivalent with a capped ceiling at 5 or $0.4-$1 (40 cents to $1) on 20 litres

Taxes:

20 x 45 cents $9

20 x 50 cents $10

Fuel equivlance 400 Km

For a fuel consumption rate of 5 liters per 100 km, you will need 20 liters to travel 400 km. 

Tier 2

Under $20 on 400 km (medium vehicles)

R&D fee 2-5 cents per litre equivalent with a capped ceiling at 5

Taxes:

30 x 45 cents $13.5

30 x 50 cents $15

Fuel equivlance 400 Km

For a fuel consumption rate of 7.5 liters per 100 km, you will need 30 liters to travel 400 km. 

Tier 3

Under $25 on 400 km (heavy vehicles)

R&D fee 2-5 cents per litre equivalent with a capped ceiling at 5 

Taxes: 

40 x 45 cents $18

40 x 50 cents $20

Fuel equivlance 400 Km

For a fuel consumption rate of 10 liters per 100 km, you will need 40 liters to travel 400 km. 

CONVERTED FROM

Province tax of 13 & 5 = 18 cents per litre

Fed tax of 17 & 10 = 27 cents per litre

Total 45-50 cents

MOTION NOT STATIONARY RATES 

No charge if the vehicle is neutral. Based on kilometers & miles Travellers not overnight power use for semi-trucks or other 

Stationary Plants are rated differently 

CALCULATED EQUIVALENT PER LITRE. CAN CONVERT TO GALLON 

As of April 1, 2024, and continuing into early 2026, the gasoline fee and tax breakdown in Alberta consists of provincial, federal, and sales tax components, totalling roughly 48 cents per litre (¢/L) of gasoline. While Alberta has a fuel tax relief program based on oil prices, the full tax is currently applied. 

Here is the breakdown of taxes on a litre of gasoline in Alberta:

• Provincial Fuel Tax: 13 cents per litre (fully reinstated as of April 1, 2024).

• Federal Carbon Tax: ~17 cents per litre (as of April 2024, part of the federal fuel charge system).

• Federal Excise Tax: 10 cents per litre (fixed federal tax).

• GST (Goods and Services Tax): 5% (applied to the total cost, including all other taxes). 

Key Takeaways:

• Total Tax Burden: Albertans pay approximately 48 cents in tax per litre of gasoline.

• Fuel Tax Relief Program: The provincial government suspended the tax in 2023 but began re-implementing it in 2024 based on a sliding scale linked to the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price.

• Current Status: As oil prices have not sustained, the fuel tax remains at 13 cents for gasoline, though there have been debates around re-suspending it in early 2026 due to high prices.

• Marked Fuel: Marked gasoline/diesel for specific uses is taxed at a reduced rate of 4 cents per litre. 

Note: As of March 2026, despite high gas prices, the 13-cent provincial tax is not immediately expected to change for the April 1 quarter. 

ALBERTA EV RATES 

In Alberta, electric vehicle (EV) charging costs are not directly measured "per litre," but rather per kilowatt-hour (kWh) or per minute at public stations. However, when comparing energy costs, charging an EV in Alberta is roughly equivalent to paying 30 to 40 cents a litre for gasoline, making it significantly cheaper than buying gas. 

Here is a breakdown of the costs as of 2025–2026:

EV Charging Costs in Alberta

• At Home: The average cost for home charging, including fees, is roughly $0.28 per kWh. A full charge for a standard EV can range between $7 and $22, depending on the battery size.

• Public Fast Charging (DCFC): Public charging is more expensive, with rates often ranging between 16 cents and 80 cents per kWh, or roughly $1.99 per minute.

• Cost Comparison: A Tesla consuming 18 kWh per 100 km at Alberta’s average rate costs roughly $32 per month, compared to over $190 per month for a gasoline vehicle. 

New Alberta EV Tax

• $200 Annual Tax: Starting in February 2025, Alberta introduced a $200 annual registration tax for electric vehicles to replace the provincial fuel tax paid by gas vehicle owners.

• Purpose: The government states this fee is roughly equivalent to the fuel tax (approx. 9 cents/litre) paid by combustion engine vehicle drivers.

• Exemptions: Hybrid vehicles are exempt from this tax. 

Note: While electricity rates are higher in Alberta than in provinces with public utilities like BC or Quebec, EV charging still offers significant savings compared to gasoline. 

STATIONARY ENERGY RATES

Stationary Energy is as competitive focusing on clean Energy reliance & justification 

Irrelevant Relevance 

13 Resource States of USA. Canada 

Canada 2 Tier Punlic - Private US Style Co-Pay Health system 

https://globalnews.ca/news/11733546/protesters-fear-american-style-health-care/

Access to Supply. Foundation basic then mid level & advanced with insurance like dental 

Universal Basic = Medicade Canada 

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https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/politics/queens-park/article/doug-ford-says-he-wants-to-livestream-bail-hearings-as-he-announces-new-jail/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/16/belgian-pm-bart-de-wever-call-repair-relations-russia-energy-costs-condemned

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