What’s Behind Fuel Prices in Canada Right Now
While the price at the pump can feel local, it is largely shaped by global dynamics.
Canada’s biofuels opportunity cannot be built on imports
In a more fragmented and protectionist global economy, relying on imports to meet domestic compliance obligations is not a viable long-term strategy.
Canada Works Because Our Fuels Work
Canada has the resources, the know-how and the people to meet growing energy demand while taking care of our own.
Who we are
The Canadian Fuels Association is the voice of Canada’s transportation fuels sector. Our members support a strong, resilient Canadian economy by fostering a competitive transportation fuel sector that creates jobs across the country, strengthens energy security, and drives continued innovation in lower-carbon solutions to help Canada meet its climate goals.
For more than 30 years, the Canadian Fuels Association has been working in collaboration with partners and stakeholders and we are recognized by governments across Canada as the ‘go-to’ source of industry information and technical expertise.
Our Vision
Canadian Fuels is Canada’s leading industry voice on transportation energy and a trusted partner in developing informed policy solutions that balance Canadians’ economic and environmental performance expectations.
Our Mission
Drive Canada forward by promoting policies that improve industry environmental performance, protect industry competitiveness, strengthen Canada’s critical energy infrastructure and ensure dependable, safe, and environmentally responsible transportation energy is accessible to all Canadians.
By the numbers
112,000 Canadians are employed in the petroleum downstream sector
$12 billion contributed by the industry annually to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Nearly 80% of Canada’s biofuels are produced by our members
$6.4 billion is the total annual economic impact of the Canadian biofuels sector
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Turning Policy into Canadian Investment: CFA’s Perspective on the Proposed Clean Fuel Regulations Amendments
November 6, 2026
The federal government recently proposed amendments to the CFR, which represent an important opportunity to strengthen the conditions for investment,…
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Industry Perspectives: Erik Sullivan on Unlocking Canada’s Renewable Fuels Potential
November 6, 2026
Canada’s transportation fuels sector has opportunities to build on existing infrastructure, strengthen domestic production and advance lower-carbon fuel options. At…
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Canadian Fuels Association Welcomes Proposed CFR Amendments to Strengthen Investment in Canadian Biofuels and Emissions-Reduction Technology
October 27, 2026
OTTAWA, [October 27, 2026] – The Canadian Fuels Association (CFA) welcomes the federal government’s proposed targeted amendments to the Clean…
