It seems like the price at the pumps has dropped a bit. Today, the federal government has made a slight increase to the federal carbon tax.

This morning Premier Jason Kenney announced the province won’t be collecting the provincial fuel tax while oil prices are high. At most gas stations in town the price ranges between $1.56 and $1.57 per litre.

Albertan drivers will save the 13-cent provincial fuel tax on every litre of gasoline or diesel they purchase.

Kenney said, “Alberta’s government is pleased to implement a measure that will provide real economic relief to Alberta families and businesses alike. Elevated fuel prices don’t just impact Alberta drivers, they influence the price we pay for almost every service and product that relies on transportation to be rendered or delivered. With the provincial government’s intervention, all Albertans will now reap the benefits of money saved at the pumps and beyond.”

The measure is in effect now and will remain in place until at least June 30. The government will consider the future of the tax, based on a sliding scale of the price of West Texas Intermediate crude.

These changes also mean that the province will see an estimated $100 to $115 million decrease in fuel tax revenue for each of the first three months.

During this time, Albertans will also receive a $150 electricity rebate to offset above-average electricity costs over the winter months,