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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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Israel Deports Six More Activists from Gaza Aid Boat Amid Controversy


Israel has deported six additional activists who were detained after attempting to breach its blockade of Gaza aboard the aid boat Madleen. The activists, including French Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan, were among 12 passengers on the vessel, which sought to deliver humanitarian aid to the war-torn region.

The Israeli authorities intercepted the boat early Monday, deporting climate activist Greta Thunberg and three others the following day. The remaining activists have protested their forced removal, arguing they had no intention of entering Israel and were brought there against their will.

The human rights group Adalah, which represents the detained individuals, has condemned their treatment, alleging mistreatment and solitary confinement for some detainees. Israeli officials have denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that all detainees are treated lawfully.

The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which organized the voyage, has framed the mission as a protest against Israel’s blockade and military campaign in Gaza, which experts warn has pushed the territory to the brink of famine. Meanwhile, Israeli authorities have dismissed the effort as a media stunt, referring to the vessel as the “selfie yacht”.

The last two activists are expected to be deported on Friday, concluding the latest chapter in the ongoing dispute over humanitarian access to Gaza.

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