The Canadian government introduced a carbon tax to help reduce emissions by adding a cost to fuels such as propane, gasoline, and natural gas. As of April 1, 2025, the federal fuel charge previously applied to propane has been eliminated, directly reducing propane costs for users across Canada. Here’s what you need to know.
The carbon tax was established by the Canadian government to promote cleaner energy choices by adding costs to fossil fuels like propane, gasoline, and natural gas. Provinces and territories adopted either a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system unless exempted.
Starting April 1, 2025, the federal fuel charge previously added to propane was removed from the carbon pricing program. As propane will no longer carry the federal carbon tax, this change will lower the total price of propane on your bills, resulting in savings for our Superior Propane customers, depending on your province.
Effective April 1, 2025, the Government of Canada removed the federal fuel charge on propane in provinces and territories where it previously applied, including Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Nunavut, and Yukon. As a result, propane deliveries made on or after this date will no longer include a carbon tax fee on your invoice.
Superior Propane clearly itemizes all charges on customer invoices, so you’ll notice that the carbon tax line item disappears from invoices for refills made April 1 or later. Any carbon tax amounts incurred before April 1, 2025, will still appear and remain payable.
For full details, visit the Government of Canada’s official announcement.
Even with the carbon tax removed, there are still extra steps you can take to further reduce your energy bills. Propane is already one of the most cost-effective fuels available, and with our flexible pricing plans, you can maximize your savings. However, there's always room for additional savings by making your home more efficient while maintaining comfort.
Learn more on how to save on energy bills on our Propane Efficiency Tips blog.
^600 litres offer available to new residential or small commercial Superior Propane customers only. 600 litres free requires a minimum of 2,500 litres annual propane consumption, SMART* TankTM wireless sensor installed on tank with automatic delivery set-up and mySUPERIORTM online account access registration. Credit for free litres will be applied to account up to two weeks following the first propane delivery. To accept the offer, eligible customers must enter into a General Retail Agreement with a five-year initial term, subject to early termination fees as set out in the offer terms and conditions. Please contact us for further details. This offer is subject to applicable fees, costs, tariffs, surcharges and taxes as set out in any eligible customer’s General Retail Agreement. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer, may only be used once per eligible customer, and is not transferable. Offer ends August 31, 2025.
**1,200 litres one time bill credit applicable only to business heat customers switching from oil heat to propane heat. Customers must have a minimum annual consumption of 2,500 litres and install a propane furnace or boiler through a Superior Propane Certified Partner. Credit for free litres will be applied to account up to two weeks following the first propane delivery. To accept the offer, eligible customers must enter into a General Retail Agreement with a five-year initial term, subject to early termination fees as set out in the offer terms and conditions. Please contact us for further details. This offer is subject to applicable fees, costs, tariffs, surcharges and taxes as set out in any eligible customer's General Retail Agreement. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer, may only be used once per eligible
customer, and is not transferable. Offer ends August 31, 2025.
†The No-Run-Out Guarantee only applies to residential customers who meet the following qualifications: Must have a SMART* TankTM installed on a tank storage greater than single 420 and no portable storage, be on an Automatic Delivery plan, with clear access to the tank and account in good standing. Additional terms and conditions apply. Please call for details.
‡Cost savings is for informational purposes only. Calculations were based on an average customer in a detached home up to 2,000 sq. ft. heating at 74% efficiency. Propane rates were representative of a period in time and are subject to change. Oil prices are based on publicly posted Statistics Canada historical prices. Includes all service and delivery charges. HST not included.
§Superior Propane does not remove the oil tank. Our HVAC partners or their partner network can facilitate the removal.