As carbon tax increases, Albertans continue to pay less than most Canadians at the pump

With Alberta’s carbon tax of $30 per tonne in effect as of Monday, drivers can expect a 2.24-cent-per-litre increase on gasoline at the pumps.
But motorists will continue to be taxed less on gasoline compared to most other provinces (see chart, below). 
The carbon tax was $20 per tonne when it was introduced last year, with the Alberta government touting the move as an investment in green infrastructure and energy diversification. 
The official Opposition has repeatedly crit