Marked Fuel Survey

The Government is gathering input from eligible consumers and fuel sellers about a proposal to provide the partially exempt tax rate on clear fuel (e.g., gasoline and diesel) instead of marked fuel. 

The project would eliminate the use of marked fuel in Alberta. The tax exemption of $0.09/L would remain available to eligible consumers; however, the fuel would be clear instead of marked/dyed.

Marked fuel is purchased by eligible consumers including agriculture producers and commercial entities using the fuel off-road (e.g., forestry, oil and gas, etc.) at a partially exempt tax rate. Off-road refers to operating or navigating in environments that are not served by paved roads or conventional infrastructure.

Government is reviewing a proposal to eliminate the requirement to use marked fuel under the Alberta Farm Fuel Benefit (AFFB) and Tax-Exempt Fuel User (TEFU) programs. Eligible consumers (e.g., AFFB and TEFU members) would still receive the benefit of a partially exempt tax rate on clear fuel providing the clear fuel was for an eligible use.

Fuel sellers would sell clear fuel at different tax rates based on the end consumer. Fuel sellers would apply to government for a refund on the tax difference on the fuel sold at the partially exempt rate to eligible consumers.

Currently, marked fuel supports compliance of the program. Under this proposal, new controls such as reinstating a renewal every 3 years, new reporting requirements, and an increased likelihood of records being requested to substantiate eligible use could be necessary. 

The survey takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete and closes August 31, 2025

You may wish to create an account to save your progress, but this is not required to complete the survey.