The Government of New Brunswick’s “Cost of Carbon Adjuster Mechanism” allows oil refineries to pass on the costs of cleaning up their fuel to consumers
Your voice matters in the fight against unfair fuel costs!
While other countries implement windfall taxes to ensure fair contributions from polluting companies, New Brunswick is creating loopholes that benefit these companies at the expense of its citizens.
The loophole created by the provincial government—known as the “carbon adjuster”—enables oil refineries to shift costs to consumers for cleaning up their fuel. The Energy and Utility Board approved this loophole less than a month ago, on June 13, authorizing oil refineries to charge consumers for the expenses related to pollution reduction, rather than investing in clean fuels, technologies, and processes themselves.
This unjust provision enables them to shift expenses onto New Brunswickers even before incurring any costs themselves.
As citizens and consumers, it’s crucial to raise our voices and hold our elected officials accountable. Write to your MLA and demand the removal of the carbon adjuster. Let them know that New Brunswickers should not bear the burden of inaction by petroleum producers. Together, we can ensure a fair and sustainable future for all.
Take action now! Your letter will be sent to:
- Blaine Higgs, Premier of New Brunswick
- Gary Crossman, N.B. Minister of Environment and Climate Change
- Mike Holland, N.B. Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development
- Your MLA (based on your postal code)
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