As of April 2023, the average price of residential electricity in Edmonton, Alberta, was about ***** Canadian cents per kilowatt-hour. Meanwhile, the average price of electricity in Montreal, Quebec, amounted to some **** cents per kilowatt-hour.

End-users in Canada face varying electricity costs, with a national monthly average of **** Canadian cents per kilowatt-hour, as of September 2023. Due to their remote location, electric energy is most expensive in the Northwest Territories, where the price per kilowatt-hour stands at ** Canadian cents. Electricity generation in the Northwest Territories is largely reliant on hydropower and petroleum. How is electricity produced in Canada? Canada’s electricity generation employs a diverse array of energy sources; however, the country is primarily reliant on hydroelectric power. Hydraulic turbines, propelled by flowing water, drive generators that produce electricity. The widespread use of hydroelectricity, particularly in the province of Quebec, has contributed to the province having the cheapest electricity prices nationwide, at *** Canadian cents per kilowatt-hour. In 2022, Canada generated nearly *** terawatt-hours of hydroelectric power. Average industrial and residential electricity prices in Canada Industry electricity prices within Canadian cities differ, and the average industrial electricity price in Canada fluctuated between **** and ***** Canadian cents per kilowatt-hour in 2022. By comparison, the average residential electricity prices in Canada oscillated between **** and ***** Canadian cents per kilowatt-hour, depending on the city. Notably, residential energy costs across the country tend to be higher when compared to the industrial sector.

Electric power selling price index (EPSPI). Monthly data are available from January 1981. The table presents data for the most recent reference period and the last four periods. The base period for the index is (2014=100).

Industrial electricity prices vary significantly across Canada. As of April 2023, the large industrial price of electricity in Edmonton averaged ***** Canadian cents per kilowatt-hour. In contrast, Winnipeg recorded an average of **** cents per kilowatt-hour at the time.

Energy Inflation in Canada decreased by 2.62 percent in September from -8.30 percent in August of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Canada Energy Inflation.

This statistic shows the price of commercial electricity to end users in Canada from 2000 to 2035. It is estimated that in 2035, the end use price of commercial electricity will be 36.77 Canadian dollars per gigajoule. Forecasts are a baseline projection which is considered to be the “most likely” outcome for Canada’s energy future, given the underlying assumptions.

Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Energy data was reported at 204.000 2002=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 206.400 2002=100 for Feb 2025. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Energy data is updated monthly, averaging 78.000 2002=100 from Jan 1961 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 771 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 242.500 2002=100 in Jun 2022 and a record low of 11.000 2002=100 in Jul 1963. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): Energy data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I002: Consumer Price Index: 2002=100.

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: OECD Groups: Energy (Fuel, Electricity, and Gasoline): Total for Canada (CPGREN01CAQ657N) from Q2 1961 to Q3 2023 about fuels, electricity, energy, Canada, gas, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

Prices in US dollars per barrel of WCS oil and in Canadian dollars per gigajoule of natural gas.

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Contains average monthly gas prices across different Canadian cities from 1979 - 2022. Contains three kinds of fuels: gasoline, diesel, and household heating fuel. For gasoline and diesel, contains prices for different services at the gas station (self-service or full-service). For gasoline only, contains prices for both regular and premium octane.

Note: Gas prices are unadjusted for inflation and reported in Canadian cents per litre

Canada Commodity Price Index: Energy data was reported at 268.230 1982-1990=100 in Apr 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 264.250 1982-1990=100 for Mar 2010. Canada Commodity Price Index: Energy data is updated monthly, averaging 264.240 1982-1990=100 from Jan 2006 (Median) to Apr 2010, with 52 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 510.570 1982-1990=100 in Jun 2008 and a record low of 177.660 1982-1990=100 in Feb 2009. Canada Commodity Price Index: Energy data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I026: Commodity Price Index: 1982-1990=100.

Prices in US dollars per barrel of WCS oil and in Canadian dollars per gigajoule of natural gas.

This dataset provides monthly, quarterly and annual average regular or premium unleaded gasoline pump prices, taxes and ex-tax pump prices in Toronto, Ottawa, Thunder Bay, St. John's, Halifax, Saint John, Montreal, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, and Vancouver.

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Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): All Items excl Food & Energy data was reported at 153.700 2002=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 153.400 2002=100 for Feb 2025. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): All Items excl Food & Energy data is updated monthly, averaging 86.300 2002=100 from Jan 1961 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 771 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 153.700 2002=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 17.200 2002=100 in Aug 1961. Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI): All Items excl Food & Energy data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.I009: Core Inflation Index.

Monthly average retail prices for gasoline and fuel oil for Canada, selected provincial cities, Whitehorse and Yellowknife. Prices are presented for the current month and previous four months. Includes fuel type and the price in cents per litre.

View monthly updates and historical trends for St. John's, NL Water, Fuel, and Electricity Consumer Price Index. from Canada. Source: Statistics Canada. T…

Graph and download economic data for Consumer Price Index: OECD Groups: Energy (Fuel, Electricity, and Gasoline): Total for Canada (CPGREN01CAA657N) from 1962 to 2022 about fuels, electricity, energy, Canada, gas, CPI, price index, indexes, and price.

Electric power generation, fuel consumed, and cost of fuel. Fuels include coal, petroleum products, uranium and others. Data presented at the national and provincial levels, however not all combinations are available.