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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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Europe Backs Ukraine’s Bid for Inclusion in Trump-Putin Peace Talks

 

                Ukrainian serviceman attends a training between combat missions at a training ground in Kharkiv region.


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed deep gratitude to European leaders for their unwavering support as Kyiv pushes for a seat at the negotiating table ahead of a high-stakes summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The summit, scheduled for August 15 in Alaska, has sparked concern in Ukraine over potential territorial concessions. Trump has hinted at a deal involving “some swapping of territories,” raising alarms in Kyiv that its sovereignty could be compromised without its direct involvement.

Zelenskiy warned that any decisions made without Ukraine would be “stillborn” and unworkable. He emphasized, “The end of the war must be fair, and I am grateful to everyone who stands with Ukraine and our people today for the sake of peace in Ukraine, which is defending the vital security interests of our European nations”.

In a joint statement, leaders from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Finland, and the European Commission affirmed that “the path to peace cannot be decided without Ukraine.” They demanded robust and credible security guarantees to ensure Ukraine’s ability to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Tensions escalated as Russian officials accused Europe of undermining Trump’s peace efforts. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev lashed out on social media, while Kremlin spokespersons issued inflammatory remarks about Ukraine’s ties to the EU.

Meanwhile, European diplomats reportedly presented a counterproposal to Trump’s plan, though details remain undisclosed. The move underscores Europe’s determination to prevent a unilateral deal that could reshape borders without Ukrainian consent.

As the summit approaches, the geopolitical stakes remain high, with Ukraine and its allies insisting that peace must be negotiated—not imposed.


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