Here are some of the costs increasing in B.C. as of April 1

While the cost of living is already rising for many B.C. residents, some expenses became even more steep as of April 1.

While the cost of living is already rising for many B.C. residents, some expenses became even more steep as of April 1.

Despite it being April Fool's Day, previously announced increases to ferry fares, the carbon tax, alcohol taxes and BC Hydro rates are no joke. Here are some of the rising costs B.C. residents can expect.

The national price on pollution rose by $15 per tonne Monday, which will lead to a rise in charges for more than 20 different fuel sources that produce greenhouse gas emissions when burned for energy. That includes gasoline, propane, diesel and natural gas. The added cost to each fuel depends on how many greenhouse gases are produced when that fuel is burned.

For those fuelling up, the rising carbon tax will add about three cents per litre of gas.

In B.C., a carbon tax has already been in place since 2008, with rebates offered based on income. But only one third of residents qualify.

Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has targeted B.C. Premier David Eby and released an attack ad last month criticizing him for his support of the tax increases. Poilievre also sent Eby a letter, calling on him to oppose the April 1 increase.

But Eby dismissed Poilievre's letter, calling it a "baloney factory" campaign tactic.