Diesel Prices in Canada
Provincial diesel prices updated weekly from Natural Resources Canada
Prices reported in CAD per litre • Source: NRCan • Last updated: 2026-04-04
Canada National Average Diesel Price
Data not available
CAD per litre, all taxes included
Federal Excise Tax (Diesel)
$0.04/L CAD
Lower than gasoline rate
Largest Diesel Consumer
Alberta
Oil sands and heavy trucking demand
Provinces Tracked
10 Provinces
All major provinces via NRCan
Diesel Prices by Province
Alberta
ABEdmonton
DIESEL_RETAIL_CA_AB_CAD
British Columbia
BCVancouver
DIESEL_RETAIL_CA_BC_CAD
Manitoba
MBWinnipeg
DIESEL_RETAIL_CA_MB_CAD
New Brunswick
NBFredericton
DIESEL_RETAIL_CA_NB_CAD
Newfoundland & Labrador
NLSt. John's
DIESEL_RETAIL_CA_NL_CAD
Nova Scotia
NSHalifax
DIESEL_RETAIL_CA_NS_CAD
Ontario
ONToronto
DIESEL_RETAIL_CA_ON_CAD
Prince Edward Island
PECharlottetown
DIESEL_RETAIL_CA_PE_CAD
Quebec
QCMontreal
DIESEL_RETAIL_CA_QC_CAD
Saskatchewan
SKRegina
DIESEL_RETAIL_CA_SK_CAD
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is diesel cheaper than gasoline in Canada?
Historically diesel and gasoline have been similarly priced in Canada, but this varies by season and market conditions. Diesel often costs more in winter due to higher demand for heating fuel (which shares refinery capacity with diesel). In summer, diesel may be slightly cheaper per litre than premium gasoline but comparable to regular.
Who uses Canadian diesel price data?
Canadian diesel prices are important to trucking fleets, mining and oil sands operators, rail companies, fishing fleets, and agricultural businesses. Fuel cost is often the largest operating expense for these industries, making real-time data valuable for procurement and budgeting.
What commodity codes does OilPriceAPI use for Canada diesel?
Canadian diesel prices use the format DIESEL_RETAIL_CA_[PROV]_CAD. Examples:
DIESEL_RETAIL_CA_CAD— National averageDIESEL_RETAIL_CA_AB_CAD— AlbertaDIESEL_RETAIL_CA_ON_CAD— OntarioDIESEL_RETAIL_CA_QC_CAD— Quebec
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