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DYK: You can keep track of all the participation and filing deadlines for our proceedings on bcuc.com? Visit the link below for more: bcuc.com/OurWork/Procee…

INFORMATION RELEASE – BCUC Approves Permanent River District Energy Rates for 2026 to 2028. To read the release, please visit ow.ly/z0oi50YXTjQ.

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DYK the BCUC is the administrator of the Fuel Price Transparency Act? We’re responsible for collecting data to promote market competitiveness, and public confidence in the competitiveness of the market. Visit gaspricesbc.ca/FPTAct to learn more.

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We’re reviewing Corix Burnaby Mountain District Energy Utility’s application for 2026-2027 rate changes impacting the Simon Fraser University Burnaby campus & the UniverCity neighbourhood. Submit a letter of comment by May 7. Learn more at ow.ly/TMlT50YlFuq

Electricity wires and natural gas lines can be buried underground. Remember to click or call BC 1 Call before you dig. Learn more by visiting bc1c.ca.

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DYK: Although BC's fuel supply is mainly produced from Alberta crude oil, crude oil is globally traded, so oil prices are often influenced by world events which then impacts the price we pay at the pump. Learn more here gaspricesbc.ca/PriceFactors

The BCUC is recruiting for our 2026 Indigenous Internship. To learn more about the opportunity, visit bcuc.com/careers.

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DYK: Alberta’s crude oil (WCS) is generally traded at a lower price than oil sourced from Texas (WTI). The price difference was reduced after the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion, which increased competition and demand for WCS. Learn more here ow.ly/UlxP50Ys6bG

Do you identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit and you are a resident of BC? Are you interested in exploring a career in the energy sector and/or energy regulation? We’re recruiting for an Indigenous Internship. Visit bcuc.com/careers to learn more!

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DYK: changes in BC's retail fuel prices are largely driven by changes in key factors, such as world crude oil prices and spot market prices? Check out Dashboard 6 on the Price Factors page of GasPricesBC.ca to learn more.

INFORMATION RELEASE – BC Court of Appeal Decision Confirms Public Utility Status for Local Government Corporations. To read the release, please visit ow.ly/5s1e50YIkyb

ICYMI: Our Q3 2025 newsletter looked at the impact the 2025 Israel/Iran conflict had on BC’s fuel prices. Staff found that the conflict caused an increase in crude oil prices, and retail gas prices followed a delayed but similar trend. More at ow.ly/5CwH50Ys6aK

We’re reviewing BC Hydro’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan which looks at the next 20 years & will guide decisions to meet the future electricity needs of its customers. Find out more at ow.ly/1ZvA50YlFGL and get involved.

Are you a student, or a recent grad, interested in public utility regulation? The BCUC has a summer internship opportunity for you! Interested? Details are available at bcuc.com/careers.

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