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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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Russia Signals WhatsApp Exit Amid National Security Concerns

 


Russia is preparing to tighten its grip on digital communications, with lawmakers warning that WhatsApp may soon be forced out of the country. Anton Gorelkin, deputy head of the State Duma’s IT committee, declared that the messaging app—used daily by 68% of Russians—should “prepare to leave the Russian market” due to its ties to Meta, which is designated as an extremist organization in Russia.

President Vladimir Putin recently signed legislation promoting the development of a state-backed messaging platform called MAX, aimed at replacing foreign apps like WhatsApp and Telegram. The move is part of a broader push for “digital sovereignty,” reducing reliance on software from countries deemed “unfriendly” by the Kremlin.

Lawmakers argue that WhatsApp poses a national security threat, and its continued presence violates Russia’s legal framework. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that all services must comply with Russian law, hinting at further restrictions by September 1.

Meanwhile, Telegram—founded by Russian-born Pavel Durov—is working to establish a legal entity in Russia to avoid similar scrutiny.

This shift could reshape Russia’s digital landscape, as the government accelerates efforts to replace Western platforms with homegrown alternatives.

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