Calgary vs Edmonton gas prices
Calgary vs Edmonton gas pricesRegular gasoline is C$0.02 a litre cheaper in Edmonton — C$1.10 on a 55-litre tank. Monthly city averages for August 2026.
| Grade | Calgary | Edmonton | Diff. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | C$1.62 | C$1.60 | C$0.02Edmonton | Edmonton |
| Premium | C$1.88 | C$1.86 | C$0.02Edmonton | Edmonton |
| Diesel | C$2.11 | C$2.06 | C$0.05Edmonton | Edmonton |
What the gap is worth
Based on the August 2026 gap of C$0.02 per litre, which changes each month. Run your own numbers →
Both cities are in Alberta
Provincial fuel tax is identical for both, so none of the gap above is provincial policy. What is left is local: terminal distance, municipal levies and retail competition — which is why same-province gaps are usually a few cents rather than a few tens of cents.
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Frequently asked questions
Is gas cheaper in Calgary or Edmonton?
Edmonton, at C$1.60 a litre against C$1.62 in Calgary — a gap of C$0.02/L, or 1.2%. On a 55-litre tank that is C$1.10. These are Statistics Canada monthly averages for August 2026, not live station prices.
Why is gas more expensive in Calgary?
Both cities are in Alberta and pay the same provincial fuel tax, so the difference is local: distance from the nearest fuel terminal, municipal transit levies where they apply, and how competitive the local retail market is. Within-province gaps are usually much smaller than between-province ones for exactly this reason.
Is diesel cheaper in Calgary or Edmonton?
Diesel is cheaper in Edmonton at C$2.06 a litre, against C$2.11 in Calgary — C$0.05/L apart.
How current are these figures?
They are the Statistics Canada averages for August 2026, published roughly three weeks after the month ends. Pump prices in both cities have moved since. Use them to compare the two cities, which is what a monthly average is good for — not to decide what you will pay this afternoon.