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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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Israeli Forces Intensify Strikes on Gaza City Outskirts as Ground Offensive Looms

 

                                      Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Gaza City on 24 August.


Israeli forces have escalated bombardments on Gaza City’s suburbs, including Zeitoun, Shejaia, and Sabra, as the government pushes ahead with plans to seize the city. Witnesses reported relentless overnight shelling and airstrikes that destroyed homes, roads, and entire blocks, forcing more families to flee despite many having already been displaced multiple times.

The military has approved a large-scale operation, calling up around 60,000 reservists to join the campaign. Officials say the goal is to dismantle Hamas’s remaining strongholds, but humanitarian agencies warn the offensive will deepen Gaza’s already catastrophic crisis, with the UN documenting dozens of recent strikes on residential areas and shelters.

As the assault intensifies, aid groups report continued civilian casualties, including people killed while seeking food and water. With hundreds of thousands still trapped in the city, the coming weeks are expected to bring even heavier fighting and further displacement.

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