The B.C. Trucking Association warns that a new diesel fuel that becomes mandatory for trucks in Canada this October will lead to a rise in the price of consumer goods.

The new fuel with an ultra-low sulphur content will cut the amount of sulphur-related emissions by up to 95 per cent.

It will likely cost an extra five cents a litre.

Trucking Association CEO Paul Landry says it will cost truckers thousands of dollars more each year, and warns the increase will be passed on to consumers.

"If a carrier's costs go up, then the carrier is going to have to raise their rates or increase their fuel surcharge. At the end of the day, customers are going to have to pay for this change."

The federal government brought in the new emissions rules to reduce smog.

Many environmentalists are pleased with the change, but have also expressed concern that the new fuel is less efficient.

A fully loaded semi-trailer that gets six-and-a-half kilometres per litre, will now get just six, and environmentalists point out that will lead to more greenhouse gas emissions.