Beginning July 1, 2026, nearly 3.4 million Albertans will be eligible to receive $100 through the new Alberta Energy Rebate. The Energy Rebate will put tax dollars collected over recent months of elevated gas prices back in the hands of Albertans to help with the costs of fuel and other household needs. With this rebate, the government is delivering more savings with more flexibility, to meet the challenges families are facing today.
Rather than relying on fuel tax relief and hoping that savings are passed on through lower prices, this approach will ensure elevated oil revenues deliver real benefits to Albertans - benefits that don’t disappear at the pumps.
“Higher oil prices don't just affect what people pay at the pump, they can increase the cost of groceries, utilities and other household expenses. The Alberta Energy Rebate turns higher energy revenues into direct relief for Albertans, giving families the flexibility to use it where they need it most.”
Alberta residents who are 18 or older, have filed a 2025 tax return and have a household income of $225,000 or less, will be eligible to apply for the Energy Rebate through a secure online portal starting on July 1, 2026. A household is defined as a single individual or two individuals who are married or in a common-law relationship.
When the federal government suspended its 10-cent fuel excise tax earlier this year, those savings were erased at the pumps within days, and before Albertans could feel any relief. The Energy Rebate gives Albertans real returns now on the higher oil prices of previous months – delivering families more than 50 per cent in additional savings, on average, than what the fuel tax relief program was projected to provide over the next three months.
“When oil prices are high, everyone feels it. Albertans deserve real relief and the freedom to use it when and where it matters most to their families. The Alberta Energy Rebate delivers exactly that with reliable support for more Albertans across the province."
Whether the priority is groceries, bills, rent or fuel, the Energy Rebate ensures flexible support. With guaranteed support for every eligible Albertan – driver or not – eligible two-adult households will receive $200 in immediate relief that can be used for any household need. Families may also benefit from additional $100 rebates with each eligible adult family member or child aged 18 or older living in the same home.
The rebate also ensures support reaches seniors, vulnerable populations, transit users, remote workers and others who may not have benefited from fuel relief. Those receiving the Alberta Seniors Benefit and individuals enrolled in Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH), the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) and Income Support will be automatically enrolled to receive their payment.
“We know affordability is top of mind for Albertans – we hear you, and we are taking action. This rebate builds on our existing affordability measures, delivering broader, flexible support to ensure Alberta remains the most affordable place to live, work and raise a family.”
“Albertans are facing increasing financial pressures right now. The people we serve will benefit from this support as it empowers them to make decisions about what their family needs the most. This means food on the table, gas in their tanks, and some breathing room. Whether it’s to get to work, or get kids to school, fed and ready for their day – every bit of support helps."
The Alberta Energy Rebate adds to the measures and programs that make Alberta one of the most affordable places in Canada to live, work and raise a family. On top of having the second-lowest taxes on fuel in the country at 13 cents per litre, Alberta’s competitive, low-tax environment has helped keep the average fuel price at 156.3 cents per litre, well below the Canadian average of 171.2 cents per litre. Albertans also benefit from the lowest personal income taxes and no provincial sales tax. Alberta’s government also introduced an eight per cent tax bracket last year, saving Albertans about $1.2 billion in 2025.
Alberta’s government is focused on delivering direct, practical relief people can count on. Should oil prices remain elevated over future quarters, Alberta’s government will explore the best options for delivering relief and easing the pressure for Alberta families.
Quick facts
- The Alberta Energy Rebate application portal opens on July 1, 2026, closes Sept. 30, 2026.
- The average price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) over the 20-day review period from May 18, 2026, through June 15, 2026, was $92.74.
- As of June 15, 2026, Alberta families pay an average of 156.3 cents per litre for fuel, which is well below the Canadian average of 171.2 cents per litre.
- The average Albertan consumes 2,000 litres of fuel each year, representing fuel tax relief savings of only about $65 per person for one quarter.
- For the purposes of the Alberta Energy Rebate eligibility, ‘household’ is defined as a single individual or two individuals who are married or in a common-law relationship.
- Albertans 18 and over living at the same address, but who are not married or common law, would be considered separate households. This includes:
- roommates
- children over the age of 18
- other adult family members living in the same home
- Each adult will need to apply separately to receive a payment.
- Albertans 18 and over living at the same address, but who are not married or common law, would be considered separate households. This includes:
- The Alberta Energy Rebate is not taxable and does not need to be reported to the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Receiving these payments will not affect eligibility or benefit amounts under the AISH, ADAP, Income Support, Alberta Seniors Benefit or federal seniors’ programs.