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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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Belarus Weighs Nuclear Capability for Polonez Missile Systems Amid Rising Tensions

 

Belarusian members of the military take part in a Victory Day parade, which marks the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Minsk


Belarus is exploring the possibility of equipping its domestically produced Polonez multiple-launch rocket systems with nuclear warheads, according to senior security officials. The move comes as Minsk seeks to modernize its missile production and bolster defense capabilities in response to what it describes as growing military threats from neighboring NATO countries.

President Alexander Lukashenko emphasized the need to strengthen Belarus’ strategic arsenal, noting that the country is also considering integrating technology from Russia’s Oreshnik hypersonic missile into a joint weapons project. While Belarus does not possess its own nuclear weapons, it hosts Russian tactical nuclear arms under Moscow’s control.

The Polonez system, jointly developed with China and in service since 2016, has recently seen its range extended from 200 km to 300 km. Officials say discussions on nuclear armament are still in the exploratory phase, but the prospect has already raised concerns about regional security and the balance of power in Eastern Europe.


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