Carbon Levy

The carbon levy, administered by the provincial government, is a carbon pricing plan for consumers of certain fuel products.

Carbon pricing will begin on April 1, 2019.

No, there will be no carbon charges added to your furnace oil price for the first two years of implementation.

Please see table below:

For a detailed list of fuel charges by product, please see here.

Yes. It will appear as an itemized ‘Carbon’ charge on your statements and invoices. For cardlock accounts, it will appear as an itemized ‘Carbon’ charge on your statements and invoices.

Yes, certain categories of customers who have a ‘Marked Fuel Permit’ under the Gasoline Tax Act are exempt from paying the carbon levy.

Under the Gasoline Tax Act, these industries may be eligible for a carbon exemption for marked gasoline or marked diesel:

• Farming
• Fishing
• Aquaculture

Under the Climate Leadership Act, a "Levy Exemption Permit" can be issued to fishers, aquaculturists, farmers and custom agricultural contractors. These levy exemption permits are a combined permit with the "Marked Gasoline / Marked Diesel Oil Permit". The combined permits become effective April 1, 2019.

There are various rules, fees, and forms associated with the exemption permits. In some cases, they expire and need to be renewed annually. Please be sure to get in touch with the provincial government with your questions to confirm your responsibilities. You can access more info here:

• Visit: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/finance/carbon-levy-exemptions
• Visit: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/forms/cln105-noticeexemptionpermitresponsibilities.pdf
• Call: 1-833-220-1363
• Email: carbonpricinginquiries@gov.pe.ca

Please see below.

• Combined Gasoline Tax/Carbon Levy Form: Gasoline Tax/Carbon Levy Combined Return Form 
• Instructions: Instructions for the Completion of Gasoline Tax/Carbon Levy Summary Report 
• Farmers: Application for Marked Gasoline and/or Marked Diesel Oil and Levy Exemption Permit for Farmers
• Fishers: Application for Marked Gasoline and/or Marked Diesel Oil and Levy Exemption Permit for Fishers 
• Aquaculturists: Application for Marked Gasoline and/or Marked Diesel Oil and Levy Exemption Permit for Aquaculturists
• Agriculture Contractors: Application for Marked Gasoline and/or Marked Diesel Oil and Levy Exemption Permit for Custom Agricultural Contractors

Yes, Under Section 87 of the Indian Act, First Nation individuals living on a reserve will be exempt from carbon pricing on all fuels delivered to the reserve. These exemptions will apply to interjurisdictional marine and air carriers.

Yes. Holders of exemption permits must submit a copy of a valid permit or confirmation from the Provincial Tax Commissioner to their local branch.

Consumers will be paying a net increase of 1 cent per litre on gasoline and diesel.

No. Unfortunately, we require your exemption certificate at time of sale. We will not be able to issue a credit for any carbon levy charges prior to receiving your exemption certificate.