Subhead:Rising energy costs are disproportionately affecting lower-income Canadians who are struggling to pay their bills in one of the world’s most energy-rich nations.#
A new Fraser Institute study reveals that energy poverty remains a serious issue in Canada, with more than one-in-five households earning less than $55,000 spending at least 10% of their total expenditures on energy.
The 2025 edition of Energy Costs and Canadian Households provides a sobering look at how rising energy costs continue to disproportionately affect lower-income Canadians.
In 2021, 22.1% of households in the lowest income bracket (earning $31,200 or less) and 20.7% in the second lowest ($31,200–$55,000) were classified as energy poor when gasoline costs were included.
