How come gas prices are so expensive in Alberta compared to the States?

Posted by admin as Gas Prices

Gas prices here in Alberta have reached $1.30/litre and are still expected to rise. That's roughly $4.90 a gallon down south. We have so many resources such as the tar sands which are being heavily extracted causing a huge boom in our economy. How come we are not seeing these effects in the prices?

One of the main reasons has to do with taxation. There are lots of bills being paid by paying at the gas station. Some of them include health, education, etc. that all Canadian have access to. In the US gas may be cheaper but everyone has to pay for health, education, etc out of their own pocket.