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The Gas Tax Holiday Ends in 24 Days — Here's the Real Math on What You'll Save

  Published August 14, 2026 Ottawa's fuel excise tax suspension shuts off September 7. Here's what it's actually been worth at the pump, what changes the next morning, and who should plan a fill-up before Labour Day. The Countdown The federal fuel excise tax returns to full rate on September 8, 2026 — that's 24 days from today. Prices reset to their pre-April 20 rate the moment the clock hits midnight. If you've noticed gas feeling a little less painful since spring, that wasn't your imagination. On April 20, 2026, Ottawa suspended the federal fuel excise tax — 10 cents a litre off gasoline, 4 cents off diesel — as Middle East oil-supply disruptions pushed pump prices toward $2 a litre in some cities. The suspension, passed as part of Bill C-30, has been running for nearly four months. It ends September 7, inclusive. On September 8, the tax comes right back. What the holiday actually saved you The headline number — 10 cents a litre on gas — undersells it sligh...
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El Salvador Stands Firm on U.S. Deportation Error

 

El Salvador has refused to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident mistakenly deported by the United States. President Nayib Bukele made the announcement during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, dismissing the idea of sending Garcia back as "preposterous". 

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the Trump administration must facilitate Garcia’s return, acknowledging that his deportation was an administrative error. However, Bukele has insisted that his government will not comply, citing concerns over Garcia’s alleged gang affiliation—an accusation his lawyers strongly deny. 

The case has sparked debate over U.S. immigration policies and international cooperation. While the U.S. government has admitted the mistake, officials argue that they cannot force El Salvador to release Garcia. Meanwhile, human rights advocates continue to push for his return, emphasizing the lack of credible evidence linking him to criminal activity. 

This diplomatic standoff highlights the complexities of immigration enforcement and the challenges of rectifying wrongful deportations. Whether Garcia will be allowed to return to the U.S. remains uncertain as legal and political tensions escalate.

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