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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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Khamenei Declares Retaliation a “Slap” to U.S. Amid Post-War Tensions


In his first televised address since the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed that the Islamic Republic had “slapped America in the face” by launching a retaliatory strike on a major U.S. military base in Qatar. The remarks come after a 12-day conflict that saw U.S. forces join Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Khamenei, speaking from an undisclosed location, asserted that the U.S. had gained “nothing” from its intervention and warned that Iran retained the capability to strike American targets in the region again if provoked. He emphasized that any future aggression would come at a “great cost” to the United States.

The missile attack on the U.S. base reportedly caused no casualties, but Khamenei framed it as a symbolic victory, reinforcing Iran’s regional reach and deterrence. His comments also criticized former President Donald Trump’s handling of the conflict, accusing him of “showmanship” and exaggerating the impact of U.S. strikes.

The ceasefire, brokered by the U.S., has brought a fragile calm to the region, though tensions remain high. Iran has begun reopening its airspace and resuming daily life, even as its leadership signals readiness for future confrontation.

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