diff --git a/templates/octavia.conf.j2 b/templates/octavia.conf.j2
index 216f25c7..680520af 100644
--- a/templates/octavia.conf.j2
+++ b/templates/octavia.conf.j2
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ valid_interfaces = {{ octavia_clients_endpoint }}
 
 {% if octavia_enabled_provider_agents | length > 0 %}
 [driver_agent]
-enabled_provider_agents = "{{ octavia_enabled_provider_agents | join(',') }}
+enabled_provider_agents = {{ octavia_enabled_provider_agents | join(',') }}
 {% endif %}
 
 {% if octavia_ovn_enabled %}