Premier Scott Moe hinted Friday that relief could soon be on the way for Saskatchewan residents as the price of everyday expenses including food and fuel are continuing to soar.

The premier arrived in Saskatoon Friday afternoon where he was greeted by reporters after a trip to the United States that saw him take part in 40 meetings split between New York and Washington, D.C.

Moe’s trip saw him pitch Saskatchewan as a reliable producer for uranium, fuel and rare earth metals. This comes as a number of economies are looking to switch to cleaner sources of power amid rising fuel costs.

“We will advocate for Saskatchewan as a leader and a sustainable solution for the U.S. to achieve their energy security goals in the face of global challenges, be it war, industrial emissions or general quality of life,” said the premier in a news release prior to the trip.

When asked by reporters what steps the province will take to curb the inflation costs, Premier Moe said relief could be on the way later this year if all checks out in the budget process.

“There are a number of initiatives that can take place. One is, yes, as we find way into our first quarter of the budget cycle, we will if there’s a projected surplus, we will look at how we can treat Saskatchewan people equally and fairly with that surplus. It is their (Sask. residents), their surplus.”

Back in April, Alberta’s government decided it would no-longer charge residents the provincial tax on fuel as long as the cost of West Texas Intermediate remains above 90 dollars US.

Moe also zeroed in on the Liberal government’s carbon tax calling it another impediment that’s driving the fuel price higher. The premier said the federal carbon tax should be scrapped, a move he has long been calling for.