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How Much Will You Actually Save at the Gas Pump This Summer?

  If you've been filling up this week and noticed the price is a bit lower than expected — that's not an accident. The federal government's fuel excise tax suspension is now law, and it means real, measurable savings at the pump for every Canadian driver from now through September 7, 2026. Here's what you need to know — and how to make the most of it before it disappears. What Just Happened? Bill C-30 received Royal Assent on June 19, 2026, officially implementing a temporary suspension of the federal fuel excise tax. The cut applies to: Gasoline: 10 cents per litre savings Diesel: 4 cents per litre savings Effective period: April 20 – September 7, 2026 The suspension was backdated to April 20, so the tax relief has technically already been flowing through wholesale fuel markets — you may already be benefiting without realizing it. What Does That Mean in Real Dollars? Toronto gas is sitting at around 161.9¢/litre as of this morning. Here's how those 10 cents tra...
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Tragic Crash: Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Crashes in Kazakhstan, Dozens Feared Dead


A devastating incident occurred early Wednesday morning when an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. The Embraer 190 aircraft, carrying 67 people, including 62 passengers and 5 crew members, collided with birds and attempted an emergency landing.

The crash resulted in a massive fireball, with initial reports indicating that at least 42 people have lost their lives. Emergency services have managed to extinguish the fire and rescue 25 survivors, 22 of whom have been hospitalized. The passengers included nationals from Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Authorities from both Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have launched investigations to determine the exact cause of the accident. The incident has drawn condolences from leaders across the region, including Chechnyan leader Ramzan Kadyrov and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

As the investigation continues, the focus remains on providing support to the survivors and the families of the deceased. The aviation community is also closely monitoring the situation to prevent such tragedies in the future.




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