FPT Regulations

Industry Engagement

In August 2020, the BC government announced the Fuel Price Transparency Regulations outlined in Order in Council No. 474/20, under the Fuel Price Transparency Act (FPT Act). These regulations require fuel importers, wholesalers, terminal owners/operators, and those who supply fuel to retail dealers to submit regular reports to the BCUC starting in November 2020. As the Administrator of the FPT Act, the BCUC is responsible for ensuring compliance to these regulations.

Confidentiality Public Hearing

The BCUC is conducting a public hearing process to develop a framework that will determine confidentiality and treatment of protected Information submitted under the FPT Act. The framework aims to establish a consistent approach for the BCUC to determine whether fuel data submitted by those in the wholesale and retail fuel industry should be kept confidential or made publicly available. The framework and process is likely to impact members of the public, who may be interested in accessing or understanding the fuel data the BCUC receives, and the fuel industry, who will be responsible for reporting fuel data to the BCUC pursuant to the FPT Act.

There are several ways to participate in the review process;

• Request intervener status: to actively participate in the proceeding, request intervener status by submitting a completed Request to Intervene Form online by Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
   
• Submit a letter of comment: members of the public can contribute views, opinions, and impact or potential impact, with respect to a matter before the BCUC, by submitting a letter of comment online by Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
   
• Register as an interested party: interested parties can register online to receive updates on the proceeding.
  

   

Current Proceedings