Manitoba reaction to the newest federal carbon tax hike

As of April 1, the federal carbon tax is increasing to $80 per tonne.

Drivers filling up are paying more tax on a tank of gas.

As of April 1, the federal carbon tax is increasing to $80 per tonne.

On gasoline, it's now 17.6 cents per litre, a 3.3 cents hike. This means a 50-litre fill will cost an extra $1.65.

Homeowners will see natural gas bills rise to 15.3 cents per cubic metre, 2.9 cents bump. The average bill per year is now $347, a $65 increase.

Canadian Taxpayers Federation Prairie Director Gage Haubruch said the tax needs to go.

"It's unfortunate that the federal government decided to hike that tax again and we hope that they scrap it in the future," said Haubrich.

The carbon price of diesel is also up four cents per litre.